Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d)

Universitätsmedizin Göttingen; Göttingen; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Universitätsmedizin Göttingen invites applications for a Postdoctoral researcher to investigate metabolic regulation of T cell responses in chronic infection and tumor microenvironment. You will join the research group of Dr.

Hao Wu within the Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endocrinology, Göttingen, Germany. You will design and perform experiments, work independently and with a team, and contribute to high-impact studies with biomedical relevance in a

Qualifikationen

• PhD in life sciences (immunology or related).
• Strong background in T cell biology.
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 and retro/lentiviral systems for gene knock out and overexpression in primary cells.
• Prior experience in animal experiments (mouse models).
• Proficiency in single-cell data analysis.
• Metabolomics/metabolic profiling is a strong advantage.
• A strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed international journals and a strong driving ambition for an academic career.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team.
• Analyzing T cell biology via optogenetic tools.
• Investigating the regulatory mechanisms of ion channels in T cells.
• Supervision of students.
• Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings.

Kenntnisse

T cell biology

CRISPR/Cas9

Retro/Lentiviral systems

Animal experiments (mouse models)

Single-cell data analysis

Metabolomics profiling

Publications track record

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in life sciences (immunology or related)

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Retro/Lentiviral systems

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

• Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team
• Analyzing T cell biology via optogenetic tools.
• Investigating the regulatory mechanisms of ion channels in T cells.
• Supervision of students.
• Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings.

Your qualifications

• You are a curious and enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team.
• Applicants should hold a PhD in the life sciences, such as immunology or a related subject.
• Strong background in T cell biology.
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 and retro/lentiviral systems for gene knock out and overexpression in primary cells.
• Prior experience in conducting animal experiments (mouse models).
• Proficiency in single-cell data analysis.
• Metabolomics/metabolic profiling is a strong advantage.
• A strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed international journals and a strong driving ambition for an academic career.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken) are required.

We offer

• You will work in a high-impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia.
• Small, international and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open-minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere.

The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About us

The research group of Dr. Hao Wu at the Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endocrinology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) Metabolic regulation of T cell response in chronic infection and tumor microenvironment.