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apartmentINM - Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH placeSaarbrücken calendar_month 
INM’s research group Immuno-Materials, headed by Dr. Oskar Staufer investigates how microscale cell-like materials can be formed such that they combine multiple life-like functionalities and can be integrated into living systems. For this we apply organoid cultures, bottom-up synthetic biology and artificial tissues to reconstitute immunoregulatory processes for therapeutic applications.
In our new project Synthetic Lymphatic Tissues we invite applications for a
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (F/M/D)
on development of synthetic lymph nodes as drug screening platforms
positions starting on November 1st 2024 (with some flexibility).
Your tasks
  • Design and characterize synthetic cell tissues with immunological properties.
  • Perform bulk and single cell RNA sequencing experiments and analysis.
  • Investigate immunoregulatory interactions between synthetic cells, cancer cells and immune cells.
  • Screening of natural product drug libraries for immuno-regulatory compounds.
Your profile
  • Ph D degree in biophysics, bioinformatics, biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience in RNA-seq analysis and application of machine learning approaches.
  • Previous experience with cell culture, advanced light microscopy imaging or electron microscopy is beneficial.
  • Very good communication and writing skills in English. German language skills are beneficial but no required.
You will work…
  • on scientifically interesting and technically relevant challenges in a motivated research group leading the field of synthetic cell applications in immunology,
  • in an institute that supports you to perform high-quality research and to present and publish your research results,
  • in an interdisciplinary and international institute with excellent infrastructure,
  • at the heart of the Greater Region (Germany, France, Luxemburg, Belgium),
  • a comprehensive benefits package (flexible working hours, mobile working, company pension scheme) with a 2-year contract based on TV-L E13 renumeration with the possibility to increase based on transparent performance criteria.
Interested?
We are looking forward to receiving your application (motivation letter and CV, one reference letter) by September 30th, 2024!
Please upload it via the online application system addressed to Dr. Oskar Staufer.
The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work-life balance, flextime, and mobile working.

We promote professional opportunities for women and strongly encourage them to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications and aptitude will be given preferential consideration

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