Scientist/Postdoc (m/f/d) in Mucosal Immunology

The Institute of Molecular Medicine opens a new position for a

Scientist/Postdoc (m/f/d) in Mucosal Immunology

Working hours: Full-time (38.5 hours/week)
Time limit: 3 years with option of prolongation
Entry: as soon as possible
Remuneration: EG 13 (TV-L)

Your tasks

We are looking for a very motivated postdoc to reinforce our team working on mucosal plasma cell biology. The postdoctoral scientist will play a key role in advancing our understanding of IgA biology at the mucosal interface. Every day, intestinal plasma cells secrete several grams of immunoglobulin A (IgA) into the intestinal lumen. IgA is therefore the most abundant type of antibody produced. IgA binds food components, pathogens and their toxins, and the microbiota. The successful candidate will use multi-omics techniques, including single cell and immunoglobulin repertoire analysis, to dissect the dynamics and functions of mucosal IgA secretion and connections through the gut liver axis by combining data from mouse models and patient samples. We offer the opportunity to work in an exciting field of science and a highly collaborative environment with excellent access to patient samples, model systems and general experimental support from the team. We encourage and support the development of independent research and an academic career.

• Design and conduct cutting-edge research projects in mucosal immunology and plasma cell biology
• Perform -omics experiments including Ig repertoire and scSeq analysis, complex flow cytometry and a wide range of immunological assays
• Document, analyse and summarise data in publications
• Design independent research projects and contribute to the acquisition of third party funding

Your profile

• PhD in immunology or related fields
• Strong background in immunology and cell biology
• Hands-on experience with scSeq, expertise in Ig repertoire analysis and in vivo models are a plus
• Very good knowledge of English (C2 level or above), German is a plus
• Strong motivation, curio.sity to learn and commitment to an academic career in immunology or related fields

Why should you choose us?

• 30 days vacation/year for full-time employees
• Employees who recruit employees for nursing care get a bonus of 3,000 euros
• An attractive VBL company pension scheme
• Further education and training opportunities
• Attractive conditions for local traffic transport system
• A company kindergarten (places subject to availability)
• Staff residence (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
• An onboarding app for new employees
• Extended opening hours for our staff restaurant

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-49968 is 15.02.2025.

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Oliver Pabst, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen.

For more detailed information please contact B. Aycicek Tel.: 0241/ 80 85686, E-Mail: baycicek@ukaachen.de

We look forward to receiving your application!

This position is not gender specific.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged and if the applicant is suitable qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the LGG. If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.

Weekly hours are negotiable.

You should preferably use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de for your application. There you have the option of securing your documents in the electronic application folder to prevent unauthorized access. Applications that reach us by email to: bewerbung@ukaachen.de (this transmission path cannot be as effectively secured) will be transferred to the aforementioned portal and any accompanying documents will be disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations immediately after transfer. After the retention period has expired, the data in the portal will also be deleted. If you do not agree to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered