Postdoc/Scientist – Translational Research Asthma and Allergy Prevention (f/m/x)

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

: Discover personalized medical solutions for environmentally triggered diseases to promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

The Institute of Asthma and Allergy Prevention (IAP) at Helmholtz Munich studies fundamental developmental mechanisms of childhood asthma and allergies. One focus of our activities is the translation of our findings into the clinic with the aim of enabling the prevention of these diseases.

In our team, you can expect a pleasant, appreciative working environment in an international and diverse working group. We value team spirit as much as independent action and offer a diverse range of tasks and interdisciplinary exchange. For our small laboratory research group, we are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc starting October 1st, 2022.

Postdoc/Scientist – Translational Research Asthma and Allergy Prevention (f/m/x)101716

Full time

Munich

Professionals, Postdocs

• Development, optimisation and characterisation of new therapeutic approaches for asthma and allergy prevention
• Performance of sophisticated cell culture experiments or assays (e.g. TEER assay, DC-T-cell interaction assay, reporter assay)
• Performance of immunochemical methods (e.g. ELISA and Western blot) and FACS analyses
• Preparation of transfected cell lines incl. cloning of corresponding vectors
• Preparation and performance of preclinical animal studies for the validation of target molecules

• PhD or equivalent level of professional qualification in biology, biochemistry, immunology or a related subject and strong interest in translational research
• Strong knowledge and scientific background in asthma and allergy research
• Extensive knowledge of cell biological and immunochemical methods (reporter assays, ELISA, Western blot)
• Experience in handling cell cultures
• Professional experience in drug development in translational medicine or in a biotechnological or pharmaceutical environment is a plus
• Enthusiasm, team spirit and interest in working independently
• Good organisational skills
• Very good knowledge of German and English

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery & holiday care
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Provided that the prerequisites are fulfilled, a salary level up to E 13 is possible. Social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we require further documents from you regarding the recognition of the degree.

**Interested?**We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application including your letter of motivation, CV and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English and in a single PDF file.

If you have further questions, simply contact Bettina Rankl, [email protected] or Professor Heiko Adler, [email protected] who will be happy to be of assistance. Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Asthma and Allergy Prevention
Feodor-Lynen-Straße 21

81377 München

Total E-Quality Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men: Helmholtz Munich is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. Helmholtz Munich is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 43.000 people currently work in its 18 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.