Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Host-Microbe Interactions
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Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Host-Microbe Interactions
In accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG, the position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis. The position is temporary with the opportunity for own scientific qualification at the Translational Microbiology and Immunopathology of Infections, Department of Medicine V at the Faculty of Medicine. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).
As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension for up to another 3 years is possible under the above-mentioned condition.
Research area
The Winstel laboratory at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Germany) focuses on the pathogenesis of medically important bacterial pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We now seek a Postdoc who will have the opportunity to explore novel principles of host-microbe interaction within an interdisciplinary project that combines bacteriological, genetic, computational, and analytical approaches as well as disease-mimicking tissue culture systems and in vivo models.
Your tasks at a glance
- Performance of an innovative research project with state-of-the-art technologies and established approaches, including genetic engineering, animal models of infectious disease, histology and microscopy, molecular cloning, as well as chromatography
- Establishment of Omics- and bioinformatics-based pipelines for exploration of novel mechanisms of host-pathogen interaction
- Design and performance of microbial infection assays using various tissue culture model systems including organoids
- Collection, processing, and analysis of patient samples
- Independent analysis of own experimental results along with the preparation of scientific talks and papers
- Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG
- Taking on teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen
Your qualifications and competences
- D. and Master or equivalent degrees in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, data science, computational biology, medicine, immunology, or a related discipline
- Strong background in biomedicine, microbiology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, as well as biochemistry
- Experience in the safe handling of infectious agents and in vivo models is a plus
- Familiarity and experience in machine learning, data science techniques, or computational biology is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills in English (both spoken and written)
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a team as well as independently
Our offer to you
- Integration into a highly innovative, nationwide research project
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with excellent scientists
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
- More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
- Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Volker Winstel by e-mail (volker.winstel@innere.med.uni-giessen.de).
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by October 22th, 2024 indicating reference number 644/11. We look forward to receiving your application.