Postdoc (f/m/x) - Tissue-immune crosstalk in metabolic health and disease
Helmholtz Zentrum München, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
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Postdoc (f/m/x) - Tissue-immune crosstalk in metabolic health and disease
102643
Full time
39 hrs./week
Tübingen
We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover
breakthrough solutions for better health.
Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes,
environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and
repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the
fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and
technological development.
Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation.
Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research,
so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life
at the fastest rate possible.
This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
Our research group is at the Institute of Diabetes Research and Metabolic
Diseases (IDM)located in Tübingen. We are affiliated with the University
Hospital Tübingen in theDepartment of Diabetology, Endocrinology, and
Nephrology, and the M3 (Malignome, Metabolome, Microbiome) Research Institute
and we are looking for a motivatedpostdoctoral fellow (f/m/x).
Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.),CEO of Helmholtz Munich:
"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different
perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in
their research topics.
Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to
ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also
implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."
Your tasks
- Investigate the functional contributions of group 2 innate lymphoid cells
(ILC2s) and the type 2 immune module in liver tissue niches in both murine
models of MASH and advanced hepatic fibrosis
- Determine how activated ILC2s feed-back to regulate the perivascular niche
- Define their crosstalk with other lymphocytes and liver resident stromal,
ductular, and parenchymal cells in obesity-related liver disease
- Use preclinical mouse models as well as patient material/patient cohorts
Your profile
- PhD in life sciences or related disciplines and M.Sc.
- Highly motivated to study the immune system in the context of metabolic
diseases
- Prior experience working with animals in a biomedical research setting
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Interest to learn new methods and techniques
- 2-year minimum commitment
Desireable qualifications
- Experience in multi-parameter flow-cytometry
Benefits
- Career Development
Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- Recreation
30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- International Staff Service
Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Health Promotion
Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
- Personal Development
Comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities
- Scientific Resources
State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of
up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for
Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2
years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications
from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality,
ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified
applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further
documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.Please request
the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as
early as possible.
Interested in applying?
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julia Sbierski-Kind,
apply.job.28156739@hokifyjob.com who will be happy to help.
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