Postdoc position (all genders)

At the Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology (HCTI) within the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are actively seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows with a robust background in experimental immunology in the laboratory of Prof. Christoph Schramm and Dr. Dorothee Schwinge.

In our research we focus on the pathogenesis of autoimmune liver diseases and how liver inflammation modulates the interaction of immune cells with parenchymal cells. We aim to elucidate mechanisms of immune regulation in the liver, including the influence of environmental factors such as microbiota and endogenous factors such as sex hormones in experimental and translational approaches. We believe that understanding hepatic immune regulation is key to the development of novel therapies for autoimmune diseases of the liver and of other organs.

We use a wide range of methods and cutting-edge platforms, including translational mouse models, cell and organoid culture, bulk and 10X single-cell RNA-and nuc-sequencing, high dimensional flow cytometry, multiplex immunohistochemistry and other spatial imaging techniques such as Xenium.

Your tasks and benefits:

We are seeking a creative, independent and enthusiastic individual with documented research experience related to this position. Motivated candidates should have a recent Ph.D. or equivalent with training in immunology and a proven track record of productivity (first or last authorship in peer-reviewed journal in English). Previous experience with mouse models is required and  knowledge in bioinformatics highly desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong work ethics, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects while working in a collaborative environment, including:

• Supervision of MD and PhD students
• performing own research projects
• Writing of research publications, animal approvals and research grants
• International and multidisciplinary environment at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, a leading institution in Europe (Germany)
• Mentoring focused on building the best possible career within and outside academia
• Weekly scientific exchange through lab meetings and journal clubs
• Cooperations with national and international partner labs and industry partners

 This position is project-based for two years.

• Completed academic studies in biology, biochemistry, human biology or related subjects with a PhD, or an equivalent degree
• Experience in mouse models is required, knowledge in bioinformatics desirable
• Expertise in and commitment to experimental and translational immunology
• you should be highly motivated and enjoy teamwork in a young, international and enthusiastic lab

• Attractive pay according to TVöD/VKA
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful work, respectful cooperation
• Structured induction and open exchange of knowledge within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to help shape our “UKE INside” personnel policy in cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports programs
• Our staff restaurant offers a wide range of culinary options; further options are available in the “Health Kitchen” cafés and bistros and in a supermarket directly on the premises

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disability with equal aptitude, competence and professional performance will be given priority. 

> Learn more about "Diversity at UKE" here.