Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in)
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. Our research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) specializes in immunometabolism, with a particular focus on how viral infections and the tumor microenvironment orchestrate T cell response at the metabolic level. Funding for this position is provided by the “UMG2032 - Excellence through Focus” project, funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.
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.