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Postdoc in Immunology: Munich, Germany

The group of Dr. Barbara Schraml at the Walter-Brendel-Center for Experimental Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Germany is currently recruiting

PhD students/Postdocs (m/f)

in Immunology. Our research focuses on mononuclear phagocytes of the innate immune system, which include dendritic cells, monocytes and macrophages. Dendritic cells are versatile controllers of the immune system with crucial roles in host defense, immune regulation and tissue homeostasis. We aim to understand the developmental pathways of these cells and determine to what extent cellular functions are established during ontogeny or influenced by the specific local tissue environment. We make use of novel mouse models allowing for selective genetic manipulation and targeted ablation, as well as visualisation of dendritic cells by fluorescent markers. In parallel, systematic phenotypic, transcriptional and functional analyses of mononuclear phagocytes are used to assess if similar functional subsets exist in human pathologies.

http://www.wbex.med.uni-muenchen.de/pages/principal_b_schraml.htm
http://www.sfb914.med.uni-muenchen.de/research_areas/part_a/project_a11/index.html

Your responsibilities include:
• We are looking for creative individuals wanting to take an active role in the development of the newly established research group.
• Independent execution of experiments, both with live animals and in cell culture, safety level S1 and S2, isolation of cells and tissues for molecular biology, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and intravital imaging.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English are required.

We offer:
• Excellent scientific environment in the brand new Biomedical Center Munich
• Young, international and well-funded research team
• Competitive salary according to the German public service scale (TV-L)

Starting dates are flexible. We will consider applications until positions are filled. Enquiries and applications: Dr. Barbara Schraml (barbara.schraml@med.uni-muenchen.de). Please include: a CV, list of publications, a short statement of research interests and why you chose to apply for this position, names and contact information of two references.
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Job details

Employer:Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich

Website:http://www.wbex.med.uni-muenc...

Location:Munich, Germany

Expires:September 04, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time