This project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The project team will use a well-established preclinical murine model of ischemic stroke. Animal experimentation, advanced immunological, cell and molecular biological techniques, as well as bioinformatics will be applied. Essential methods are isolation of brain resident cells (i.e. microglia, astrocytes, neurons) and immune cells, flow cytometry, single-cell RNAseq analyses, tissue studies with spatial and multiplex techniques.
Your tasks:
- conception, execution, analysis and documentation of experiments, literature review, scientific writing and presentation
The duration of employment is 3 years, with possibility for extension.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
- Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
- Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
- Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
- Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
- Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
- Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
- Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
- A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket
Requirements
- Scientific university degree in biology, life sciences or comparable science (diploma, master, or equivalent)
- Sound immunological and cell biological skills and knowledge
- Preferably, immunological experience and FELASA course
- High interest in basic research, willingness to conduct animal experiments, ability to work independently as well as a part of an interdisciplinary research group
- Communication skills in English
Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.
Application Deadline
November 17, 2025How To Apply
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