Postdoctoral researcher

Your university hospital in the heart of Munich

We are the

Klinikum rechts der Isar (MRI) Hospital of Munich Technical University (TUM)

, a reliable employer of around 6,600 people. Being a university hospital, we not only look after our patients but, based on our motto “Knowledge Creates Cures” (Wissen schafft Heilung), we are also engaged in research and teaching, enjoying an excellent national as well as international reputation. 160 different professional groups work hand in hand to ensure that our patients receive the best possible treatment.

At the earliest possible date,

the Laboratory for Immune-Oncology at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology

is looking for a:

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Our laboratory has a strong interest in contributions of blood platelets to the progression of head and neck cancer, as well as the immuno(de)regulatory roles of platelets in anti-cancer immune responses. As part of these efforts, our laboratory strives to obtain a broad picture of the immune capabilities of platelets, going beyond their well-known haemostatic functions. In that context, we explore immunomodulatory and messenger functions of platelets in oncological, infectious, and allergic settings that we encounter and treat in our clinic. Our clinical proximity enables us to directly connect our basic research efforts to the patients we see and treat daily, providing you with a fruitful, collaborative, and translational research environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Performing competitive immuno-oncological research at the border of “bench and bedside”
• Taking a (pro)active role in maintaining the (infra)structure of the laboratory
• Being successful in publishing in peer-reviewed journals and acquiring research funding

Your profile:

• A PhD degree in the natural sciences (or medicine with additional wet-lab experience)
• A proven track-record in oncology, immunology and/or platelet research
• Experience with a number of the following techniques: microscopy (intravital, confocal, multiphoton), flow-cytometry, cell culture, platelet isolation and assays (aggregometry), western blotting, proteomics, RNA-sequencing, genetic techniques (siRNA, CRISPR).
• Experience in -or the will to work with- murine models and apply for animal research allowances
• Certifications in gene technology/biosafety, FELASA, and/or radiation safety are advantageous. If absent, the will obtain such accreditation must exist
• Fluency in German and English

We offer you:

• A creative and dynamic research team, with the opportunity to establish yourself in the competitive international research environment.
• A fixed-term position for initially 3 years with possibility for extension upon positive evaluation. It is essential that you actively apply for and obtain grants and publish in peer-reviewed journals during your employment.
• Work in the state-of-the-art research environment of Munich with good access to public transport
• A variety of benefits, incl discounted public transport tickets, in-house kindergarten/crèche, childcare during school holidays, performance-related salary in accordance with the TV-L public-sector salary scale, etc)

If candidates´ suitability for the position is equal, severely disabled applicants shall be given preference. Interview-related costs can, unfortunately, not be reimbursed.

We look forward to your application!
Please Email your application (incl. a description of your ambitions, CV, certificates, job references, publications list (incl pdfs of the 3 most important publications), listing of acquired grants, – as a single PDF file) in English, quoting number 03_026, by 30.4.2022 to:

Prof. Dr. med. Barbara Wollenberg

Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde
Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München
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