Postdoc (f/m/x) - Tissue-immune crosstalk in metabolic health and disease

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

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 the Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology, and the M3 (Malignome, Metabolome, Microbiome) Research Institute and we are looking for a motivated postdoctoral 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
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• 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

Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.

Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.

The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.

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, julia.sbierski-kind@med.uni-tuebingen.de, who will be happy to help.

Your application should include

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

We are Helmholtz Munich.Why join us?

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Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases
Otfried Müller Strasse 10
72076 Tübingen

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.