At UKB, around 500,000 patients are treated each year. The hospital employs approximately 9,000 staff members and has a total balance sheet of €1.6 billion. In addition to more than 3,300 medical and dental students, around 585 trainees are educated each year in various healthcare professions. UKB ranks first among university hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia in both academic performance and the Focus clinic ranking, and it holds the third-highest case mix index (severity of cases) in Germany.
The following full-time (38.5 hours/week)/part-time position is to be filled as soon as possible in the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Experimentel Immunology (IMMEI) of the University Hospital Bonn:
The following full-time (38.5 hours/week)/part-time position is to be filled as soon as possible in the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Experimentel Immunology (IMMEI) of the University Hospital Bonn:
Senior Postdoc/T cell immunology (m/f/d)
The position is initially limited to 3 years with a tenure option.Bonn is a major centre of immunological research in Germany specialized at inflammatory diseases, microenvironmental and transcriptional immune regulation and immune pattern sensing. The research groups at the Institute of Experimental Immunology (IEI) investigate the mechanisms underlying immune-mediated diseases and anti-infectious defense in different organs. Our institute is embedded in a lively immunological community consisting of the Cluster of Excellence "Immunosensation", several DFG-funded immunological research consortia and numerous core facilities offering multi-OMICS analysis, functional genomics, single cell RNA-Seq, epigenomics (ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq) and metabolomics. The Kallies lab, currently being established, at the Institute, is looking for a senior postdoc to contribute to their extensive research program on the cellular and molecular regulation of T cell immunity in chronic infection and cancer.
Tasks:
- Design, planning, and execution of experiments involving mouse models of infection and/or cancer
- Supervising students and/or junior researchers
- Proficiency in:
- Mouse handling and experimentation
- Flow cytometry
- Cell culture techniques
- Molecular biology methods, including RNA isolation and processing
Requirements:
- PhD in life sciences (e.g., biology, biomedicine, immunology, or related disciplines)
- Minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience in an academic environment.
- Strong background in immunology, molecular biology, and cell biology; experience with bioinformatic data analysis is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory animals (mice) in accordance with animal welfare regulations
- Demonstrated experience in supervising and mentoring students and technical personnel.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Strong organizational and project-planning skills Ability to work independently
We offer:
- Responsible and diverse: A position with plenty of room for creativity and responsibility within a supportive and collegial team
- Fair compensation: Pay according to the TV-L collective agreement, including annual bonus and company pension scheme
- Family-friendly flexibility: Flexible working time models, access to a place in our company daycare center, and programs supporting employees returning from parental leave
- Smart commuting: Excellent connection to the SWB public transport network and the option of an interest-free loan for the purchase of an e-bike
- Supported development: Individual training opportunities through courses, e-learning programs, and coaching sessions
- Structured onboarding: A systematic introduction to your new role and team
- Healthy at work: A wide range of health and wellness programs, plus free membership at the UKB fitness studio
- Employee benefits: Access to discounted offers for employees (corporate benefits)
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore urge relevantly qualified women to apply. Applications are treated in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
How to apply:
Do you meet our requirements and are you looking for a varied and challenging job? Do not hesitate and send your detailed application (preferably by e-mail in one single file up to 5 MB in size) by 4 weeks after the advert was published , stating the job advertisement number AK_IMMEI_ 06_2026 to:
Prof. Dr. Axel Kallies email
c/o Lucie Delforge email
Institut für Experimentelle Immunologie
Venusberg Campus 1
53105 Bonn
www.ukbonn.de
c/o Lucie Delforge email
Institut für Experimentelle Immunologie
Venusberg Campus 1
53105 Bonn
www.ukbonn.de
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