Postdoc (all genders) for Immunology

at  UKE Universittsklinikum HamburgEppendorf

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YOUR PROFILE

• Completed academic studies in biology, biochemistry, human biology, medicine or related subjects
• Candidates applying for these positions should hold a PhD or MD, or an equivalent degree
• We are looking for candidates who have expertise and commitment to experimental immunology

At the Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology (HCTI) within the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are actively seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows with a robust background in experimental immunology in the laboratory of Nicola Gagliani.
Our research focus centers on investigating the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of T cell biology. Specifically, we explore how T cells adapt to environmental changes and ultimately contribute to either mediating physiological responses to pathogens or engaging in pathological tissue-damaging processes (Vesely et al., Cell (2019), Zhao Yu et al., Science Immunology (2021), Tintelnot J. et al., Nature (2023), Siracusa F. et al., Nature Imm. (2023), and Liebold I. et al Science (2024)).
In the years ahead, we aim to delve deeply into the complex interactions between environmental factors and the immune system, with a particular focus on virus-specific lung resident T cells. We would like to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that distinguish the development, function, and cell-cell interactions of protective and pathological virus-specific CD4 T cells. Virus-specific CD4 T cells could be ideal targets for preventing immune pathology following viral infections while formulating effective vaccination strategies. This approach is not only relevant for known respiratory viral pathogens but also for emerging viruses that pose the risk of future pandemics, paving the way for innovative therapeutic strategies.
The laboratory of Nicola Gagliani is funded by DFG and ERC, providing a unique opportunity for fellows to access a combination of state-of-the-art techniques and multiomics data to answer key biological questions.

You can look forward to:

• International and multidisciplinary environment at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, a leading institution in Europe (Germany)
• Access to the institution’s soft skills program, including training in presenting skills and scientific writing, as well as career-oriented courses
• Mentoring focused on building the best possible career within and outside academia
• Weekly scientific exchange through lab meetings and journal clubs
• Opportunity to collaborate with research groups at the University of Yale (USA) and the Karolinska Institute (Sweden)

This position is temporary for 4 years due to project-related reasons.