Postdoctoral Fellow (all genders) with focus on Thromboinflammation

Postdoctoral Fellow (all genders) with focus on Thromboinflammation Fulltime/Parttime  | Temporary | Arbeitsort: Hamburg-Eppendorf

UKE_Zentrum für Diagnostik

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We are the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) - and we stand for excellent competence in research, teaching and comprehensive healthcare in our clinics. Every day, our approximately 14,400 employees strive anew to make the world a little healthier with their contribution.
It is our aspiration to be one of the leading university hospitals - and at the same time the best employer in our industry. At UKE, for example, we firmly believe that successful and fulfilling work should be in harmony with employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. And as diverse as these are, so is our range of individual solutions.

Welcome to the UKE.

Main tasks

This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow scientifically and work with a dynamic group of investigators studying important and exciting aspects of immunothrombosis. 

Area of responsibilities / description of the work:

The research focus of Dr. Thomas Renné’s laboratory at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is on the crosstalk of coagulation and vascular inflammation. The Postdoctoral Fellow position is available for candidates to contribute to characterize the roles of polyphosphate, the contact activation pathway and immune responses in thromboinflammatory disease states with high clinical relevance. Approaches will include various ex vivo analysis of blood cell functions, cell biological studies of blood cell response, and in vivo models of thrombosis and inflammation. A background in genetics, benign hematology/blood physiology, and experience with working with animal models will be viewed favorably. 

The position is initially open for a 2 year fixed term contract with the possibility for prolongation or a permanent position.

Your profile

Applicants must have a strong background in experimental vascular research including thrombosis & hemostasis, molecular and cellular biology, innate immunity or imaging. The applicants will be evaluated based on education and previous experience, relevance for the project, publications and track records, motivation, scientific merits and cooperative ability. 

Application content:

• A personal letter and Curriculum Vitae with qualifications
• List of publications
• Description of planned research
• Ideally: two references including phone/email.

Our Offer

• Regular pay according to TVöD/VKA / TV-Ärzte/VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts
• 30/31 days of vacation; possibility of special leave
• Central location: Our clinic is centrally located at the beautiful Eppendorfer Park
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the HVV-ProfiTicket and Dr. Bike bicycle service; option to lease a service bike
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the team; structured induction training
• Opportunity to actively shape and develop the working environment within the framework of our employee program (UKE INside).
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers
• Healthy and varied lunch break: In addition to our canteen, there is a rich selection of culinary offerings just a few steps away, for example the "Health Kitchen" cafés and bistros, as well as other snack bars, bakers, a supermarket, etc.

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Contact

We look forward to receiving your complete appli­cation by 6th May 2024.

Contact to the department
Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Renné
Institute Director
+49 (0) 40 7410-52981
[email protected]

Recruiting contact
Recruiting Team
+49 (0) 40 7410-52599

Please note that employment is only possible if there is complete proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus in accordance with the appli­ca­ble (legal and medical) requirements. You must pro­vide proof of this by means of appropriate documents (e.g. vaccination certificate) before commencing employment.
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We offer a work environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disability with equal aptitude, competence and professional performance will be given priority.