1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Immunology & Hemostaseology in Germany | University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

The Department of Hematology, Oncology & Pneumology of the University Medical Center Mainz, laboratory of Dr. Markus Bosmann is seeking a highly qualified:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Immunology, Inflammation & Hemostaseology (m/f)

The University Medical Center Mainz of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is ranked as a leading research institution of Germany having a strong immunology program. Our laboratory is affiliated to the Department of Hematology, Pneumology and Oncology as well as the Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH). Objectives of the fellowship program are to create an attractive environment for basic & clinical research, improved career opportunities for young researchers and high-quality in patient-oriented research.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to study the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity in the context of experimental sepsis and acute lung injury. The projects aim to investigate the molecular interactions of immune responses and the coagulation system during acute inflammation. A special area of interest is the role of macrophage-derived cytokines and related signaling pathways as well as role of the tissue factor pathway during inflammation.

These basic and translational research projects are primarily conducted in murine models in vitro and in vivo, and require state-of-the-art techniques in immunology, molecular biology and hemostaseology. This includes cell culture techniques (isolation of macrophages, neutrophils, platelets) as well as flow cytometry, RT-PCR, ChIP assays, ELISA, Western blotting, bead-based assays, aggregometry, lentiviral transductions, immunostainings, intra-vital microscopy and massive parallel sequencing technologies. Complex mouse breeding strategies, rodent survival surgery and generation of bone-marrow chimeric mice will be performed.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will have opportunities in designing as well as conducting independent projects including generation of new transgenic mouse models. New graduates and experienced researchers are welcome to apply. Based on individual credentials and experience, an application for the Virchow-Fellowship Program within the CTH-framework is strongly encouraged.

A MD or PhD degree in a relevant field is required and a strong background in Immunology and/or Hemostaseology is preferred. Ability in initiating, conducting, evaluating and reporting of research studies is essential. Experiences with tissue culture, transgenic mouse models and molecular biology methodologies are desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

The fellow will have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary and highly motivated team of scientists and clinicians.

Please send your application materials (CV, letter of motivation, list of publications, letters of recommendation, official transcripts) to Dr. Markus Bosmann.