Postdoctoral Scientist in Computational Immunology: Uniklinikum Erlangen, in collaboration with IFAU, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise in systems immunology, bioinformatics, and machine learning. This role, based in the Grieshaber-Bouyer Lab at the Department of Internal Medicine 3 — Rheumatology and Immunology, Erlangen University Hospital, offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects focused on integrating clinical data with multi-omics data to uncover new insights into disease heterogeneity, treatment response, relapse, and resistance.
Designation: Postdoctoral Scientist
Research Area: Computational Immunology
Location: Uniklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in life sciences, immunology, bioinformatics, or computer sciences.
- Fluent coding skills in R.
- Extensive experience in analyzing data from bulk and single cell RNA-seq, CITE-seq, CyTOF, and flow cytometry.
- Experience with code management and version control (e.g., using GitHub).
- Proficiency in molecular biology methods.
- Fluent knowledge of English for effective communication with research groups and conferences.
- Enthusiasm for translational research bridging basic immunology and human disease.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Theoretical knowledge of immunology and autoimmunity is desirable.
- Coding skills in Python are advantageous but not required.
Job Description:
- Lead projects to integrate clinical data with multi-omics data and develop bioinformatic methods for data integration.
- Investigate molecular mechanisms of DNA processing for antibiotic resistance gene transfer in bacteria.
- Dissect how immune cells adapt to different tissues and inflammatory conditions using high-dimensional discovery in patient samples, in vitro systems, and murine models.
- Develop novel analysis tools for high-dimensional data.
What we offer:
- The position is initially fixed for 36 months with the possibility of extension.
- Intended classification according to TV-L, E13, 100%.
- Starting date: December 15, 2023.
- Application deadline: November 8, 2023.
- An inspiring, dynamic, and interdisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Comprehensive support and qualified training.
- Health promotion offered by University Hospital Erlangen.
- Civil service benefits, including supplementary provision of the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL).
- Additional training and mentoring programs available through FAU.
- Support to present work at national and international conferences and gain experience in writing grant applications.
How to Apply: Applications should be directed to Professor Dr. med. Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer at the Department of Internal Medicine 3 — Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, and University Hospital Erlangen via email: ricardo.grieshaber@fau.de. More information is available at www.rgb-lab.de.
Last Date for Apply: 08 November 2023
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information from a reliable source. To verify the details and for further information, please check the official website of Uniklinikum Erlangen or contact Professor Dr. med. Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer. Uniklinikum Erlangen is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
