Jetzt bewerben: PostDoc student (m/f/d) bei Universitätsklinikum Freiburg – Arbeitsort Freiburg

Job description:

The lab has a focus on translational immunological research. We are particularly interested in the mechanisms regulating T cells in chronic infection, cancer and autoimmune disease, with a foucs on understanding T cell exhaustion. The aim of the funded project is to analyze virus-specific T-cell responses in outcome and pathogenesis of chronic viral infections using high-dimensional immune cell profiling. Your work will unravel diverging mechanisms of antigen-specific CD8+ T cell dysfunction and contribute to a better understanding of human immune responses with implications for therapeutic strategies.

We offer:

• a translational project in a clinically relevant setting with the possibility to implement your own ideas
• working in a dedicated interdisciplinary team of biologists and physicians on exciting research topics
• a unique network of excellent partners for continuous support in development of your scientific profile
• a good working atmosphere in modern laboratories with cutting-edge equipment
• buddy System for new employees
• participation in (inter-)national conferences
• salaries are based on the German academic standards (TV-L) with attractive employee benefits, e.g. JobTicket UKF
• an annual additional payment (Weihnachtsgeld)
• 30 days of vacation

Your work includes but is not limited to:

• autonomous processing of research tasks dealing with immune responses in chronic viral infections
• working with infectious sample material (S3** lab)
  application of state-of-the-art and cutting-edge methods of cell and molecular biology including high dimensional flow cytometry and single cell transcriptome analysis
• establishing of new methods to elaborate on subsequent research questions
• organization and implementation of cooperation projects
• data evaluation, documentation and presentation in regular lab and (inter)national conferences
• training and supervision of students

Prerequisites:

• we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys translational scientific work in an interdisciplinary and international team.
• PhD in in biology, molecular medicine or related subjects preferentially with focus on immunology with experience in flow cytometry and single cell analysis
• strong interest in translational research and human immunology with demonstrated willingness to tackle and master new challenges
• ability to work both independently and within a international team
• a careful and focused working habit with attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills
• awareness of careful documentation
• strong communication and presentation skills

University Medical Center Freiburg

Clinic for Internal Medicine II

TEXIMMED2-FR (Translational EXperimental IMmunology lab)

Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg

Dr. Catrin Tauber

0761/270-39110

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