Clinician-Scientist (all genders) in neuroimmunological research

at  UKE Universittsklinikum HamburgEppendorf

BETTER TOGETHER. FOR LIFE.

At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are committed to excellence in research, education, and comprehensive healthcare across our clinics. Every day, our team of approximately 15,300 dedicated employees works to make the world a healthier place. Our goal is to be one of the leading university hospitals while also being the best employer in our industry.
At UKE, we believe that meaningful and successful work should align with our employees’ personal needs and individual lifestyles. Just as diverse as these needs are, so too is the variety of personalized solutions we offer.

MAIN TASKS

As a clinician-scientist at one of Europe’s leading university hospitals, you will have the opportunity to independently pursue a research project in the field of neuroimmunology and thus lay the foundation for a successful career in academic medicine.
The research groups within the DFG Research Unit FOR 5705 “NeuroFlame - Defence and demise of inflamed neurons” investigate the neurobiological consequences of neuroinflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease (see: Woo et al, Nat Rev Neurosci. 2024 Jul;25(7):493-513. doi: 10.1038/s41583-024-00823-z) and in cooperation with the Department for Neurology pursue clinical care and clinical research. The working language in the laboratories is English.

YOUR TASKS:

• Working on a research project in the field of neuroimmunology. The focus here is on the development of neuroprotective strategies to limit neuronal damage during neuroinflammation.
• Development of independent research strategies and control of 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 available immediately.