1. Phenotype disease courses in mouse models using immunological, molecular, and imaging-based readouts. Perform procedures independently.
2. Contribute to the scientific direction of projects: develop hypotheses, establish new assays, and bring in your own expertise and interests within the lab’s overall focus.
3. Design and perform cellular and molecular experiments ( flow cytometry, ELISA/Luminex, qPCR, Western blot, cell culture, primary immune cell work), and analyse/interrogate datasets together with the team.
4. Support day-to-day lab organisation and maintain strong, reliable collaboration in an interdisciplinary environment.
5. Present results in lab meetings, contribute to manuscripts, and support grant applications where appropriate.
6. PhD in Immunology, Virology, Infection Biology, or a related field (or near completion).
7. Strong hands-on experience with mouse models; FELASA (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
8. Solid immunology background. The exact focus is flexible, candidates may bring their own expertise ( tissue immunology, neuroimmunology, inflammation, antigen-specific responses, host-pathogen interactions).
9. Demonstrated competence with key experimental techniques ( flow cytometry, primary immune cell isolation/culture, molecular biology methods); experience with in vivo infection models and/or BSL-3 work is a strong plus.
10. Independent, structured, and highly responsible working style; strong work ethic and reliability in delivering experiments end-to-end.
11. Team-oriented, communicative, and genuinely interested in scientific exchange in an interdisciplinary setting; excellent English skills (German is helpful but not required).
12. Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
13. Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
14. Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
15. Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
16. Regular team meetings
17. Interdisciplinary cooperation with groups across Germany and Australia
18. Possibility to take over project responsibility for different aspects of the research program
19. (Partial) project management / project responsibility possible if suitable
20. Collectively agreed remuneration (TV-L E13), attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
21. 30 days vacation
22. Sustainable travel: job ticket
23. Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
24. Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers