Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) in the field of Translational Immunology / Infectious diseases in Köln

• Development/production and modification of monoclonal antibodies from patient-derived B cells
• In vitro and in vivo validation of monoclonal antibodies
• Development of novel therapeutic strategies
• Supervision and training of junior members and technicians in the lab
• Close cooperation with our medical and experimental collaboration partners
• Presentation of the data within meetings as well as national and international congresses
• Publication of the results in high-impact journals

• You hold a PhD in molecular biology, immunology, or equivalent
• Strong background in molecular biology/immunology, microbiology and/or biochemistry
• Experience in state-of-the-art advanced multi-color flow cytometry
• Experience in mouse models and/or BSL2 bacterial organisms are desirable but no prerequisite
• A high motivation level and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent data reporting and communication skills

Please submit your application (including a detailed CV, list of publications, two references and a brief statement of research interests)

• A creative and innovative research environment in a young research group with full access to state-of-the-art technology platforms to carry out cutting edge research
• Design, implementation, and direction of own research projects and strong promotion of professional development
• A constantly growing group of highly motivated technicians and researchers
• A wide range of techniques in the field of molecular and cellular biology, infectious diseases, and immunology
• Flexible working time models to support family life

Working at the University Hospital Cologne and the Medical Faculty means helping to shape the future - the future of medicine, of patients and, of course, your own future. You benefit from 59 clinics and institutes as well as numerous other departments and facilities and more than 10,000 jobs. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne and the University Hospital Cologne assume important social tasks in research, teaching and patient care. A close network with many university and non-university partners guarantees an internationally successful science and the excellent education of our students.

Our junior research group, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is embedded within the Translational Research Unit – Infectious Diseases (TRU-ID) at the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) with highest standard laboratories covering biosafety levels (BSL) 1 to 3. Focus of our research group is to develop new innovative immunotherapies to improve treatment of severe bacterial infections, which are still responsible for a high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Key aspect of our work is to design and modify monoclonal antibodies that specifically target bacterial virulence factors to decrease bacterial virulence and improve patient outcomes.

A highly progressive, diverse, and innovative scientific environment is provided by the strong relations within the University of Cologne as well as to other national and international research groups. The appointee will be enabled to conduct own research projects with an upmost creativity and intellectual freedom.

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