Postdoctoral Researcher (F/M/D)

The vision of MyTBLab is to increase our understanding of the human immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and exploit this knowledge to develop new vaccination strategies against tuberculosis. Specifically, the successful applicant will investigate the effects of hypoxia on cellular immune responses against mycobacterial protein- and lipid antigens. Since hypoxia is the predominant milieu in human lung tissue these experiments will guide the identification and selection of novel vaccines antigens against tuberculosis. The project is part of the multinational TBVACHorizon project funded by the European Union and will start on April 1st 2023.



Your profile

• PhD degree with focus on human immunology, ideally in the field of infectious diseases
• We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated scientist to join our vibrant team. A high level of responsibility, diligence and hardiness is required for working with virulent mycobacteria
• The project is highly interactive and requires flexibility and willingness to actively collaborate with our partners in the TBVAC consortium and the Comprehensive Research Center 1279 ("Searching the human peptidome for endogenous peptides against infections and tumors")
• Experience in working in BSL3-facilities is advantageous, but not a precondition

Applicants are invited to send their CV including a letter of motivation, a description of previous reearch experience, a brief summary of the PhD thesis and recommendation letters or contacts of referees. Please send your application preferably by E-mail until March 15th 2023. We offer

• Innovative infectious disease research using exclusively human cells
• BSL3 facility equipped with flow cytometer, hypoxia chamber and fluorescence microscopes
• Participation in a recently funded research consortium uniting 18 renowned laboratories throughhout Europe (TBVACHorizon)
• An international team of motivated, open-minded and friendly researchers
• The salary based on the labor contract of Baden Württemberg (TV-L). Benefits include subsidy to public transport, sport facilites, family friendly working hours, 30 days of vacation
• The contract will initially be for two years with the opportunity of prolongation for the duration of the TBVACHorizon program

Employment takes place through the administration department of the University Medical Center Ulm, which acts in the name and on behalf of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Handicaped people with equal qualifications will be employed preferentally. The Ulm University strives for an increased proportion of woman in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for the position.

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Steffen Stenger
E-Mail: steffen.stenger(at)uniklinik-ulm.de
Phone: ++49-731-50065300