The Research Group led by Prof. Claudia Waskow at FLI is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) to support and develop a project on hematopoietic stem cell homeostasis and its impact on altered immune cell output over life time. We plan to employ inflammatory challenges and will combine experimental animal models with studies on human cells to translate principles and mechanisms to explore the interdependence between immunity, hematopoiesis, and aging aiming at a deeper understanding of sequela.
Postdoc (m/f/x) - Immunology of Aging
Research focus of the lab:
The Waskow Research Group strives for understanding regulatory mechanisms in blood cell regeneration at different ages and aims to characterize how stem and progenitor cell fate and function is altered between steady state and inflammatory conditions. Designing and performing experimental studies using animal models and human cells
Analyzing, documenting, and presenting experimental data and results
Taking over project responsibility
Collaborating closely within an interdisciplinary research team
Sincere interest in analysis of large scale data - we can provide guidance
University degree (PhD, M.or equivalent) in biology, life sciences, or biomedicine
Strong motivation and a genuine interest in stem cell biology, hematopoiesis, and immunobiology
FELASA certification and hands-on experience in planning and conducting animal experiments
B2 Level in German language is advantageous
If you enjoy experimental science, love to discuss your findings, and cherish working in a collaborative research team - you might just be the person we're looking for!
You will become part of a world-leading research institute dedicated to the biology of aging and have the opportunity to join a very well-equipped lab with an international team and the focus on immunobiology.
You will have access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research.
The offered position is integrated in the FLI PostDoc Network. The Network promotes interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic scientists, and bioinformaticians and supports career development and postdoctoral training courses.
The contract conditions and the salary will be according to the collective labor agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany (E 13 TV-L).
Furthermore, we offer flexible working time, a family-friendly working environment that provides a healthy work-life balance, company health management, including support for child care solutions, and dual career options.
Please apply online through the FLI application portal by December 31, 2025.
All qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for employment.