Postdoctoral Fellow (all genders) in Neuroimmunological Research

As a postdoctoral fellow at one of Europe's leading university hospitals, you will have the opportunity to independently pursue a research project in the field of ‘Translational Neuroimmunology’ and thus lay the foundation for a successful career in academic medicine.

The Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS, www.inims.de) focuses on the immunological dysregulation (Med. 2021 Mar 12;2(3):296-312.e8.), the neurobiological consequences (Cell. 2025 Aug 21;188(17):4567-4585.e32.) and personalized treatment (Med. 2024 Jun 14;5(6):550-558.e2.) of neuroinflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis and, in cooperation with the Clinic and Polyclinic for Neurology, on clinical care and research (Mult Scler. 2025 Sep;31(10):1231-1242.). The working language in the laboratories is English.

Your tasks

• Working on a research project in the field of translational neuroimmunology
• Development of independent research strategies and their realization

This position is initially limited to three years as part of a third-party funded project and can also be filled by part-time staff. The position is to be filled immediately.

• Completed scientific university degree in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, psychology or comparable and completed doctorate
• Prerequisite: Knowledge in the field of neurobiology, immunology, neuroimmunology or behavioral medicine incl. rehabilitation; documentation of scientific achievements through publications (ideally including first authorships)
• Advantageous: ‘Postdoc’ time at a neurobiological or immunological research institution or in the field of behavioral medicine incl. rehabilitation; bioinformatics skills
• Very good written and spoken English, proficient in MS Office
• Strong scientific interest in molecular and cell biological questions of medical relevance or in clinical studies
• Ability to work in a team and to work purposefully on projects

Your application should contain:

• A personal cover letter (motivation letter, 1 A4 page)
• Curriculum vitae with qualifications (max. 3 A4 pages)
• List of publications
• Brief description of your research idea in the field of translational neuroimmunology (1 A4 page)
• Two references with telephone/email

• 3-year position as postdoctoral fellow within the MSfellows programme
• Independent research project on immunology, neurodegeneration or personalized treatment in multiple sclerosis with a possible range of methods from molecular biology to cell biology to in vivo models and with a strong translational focus
• Work in a translational research environment with close links to the Multiple Sclerosis Day Clinic and established structures such as a comprehensive biobank
• Support for personal development by a mentoring committee of internal and external clinical and scientific experts
• Opportunities for further scientific training with a focus on translational aspects of neuroimmunology with the aim of developing independent research strategies
• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through 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, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social 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 disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

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