Research Assistant (PostDoc) (m/w/d)

‘Forschungsgesellschaft für Arbeitsphysiologie und Arbeitsschutz e.V. Dortmund’ (legal entity name) is a research institution institutionally funded by the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the sponsor of ’Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors at TU Dortmund’ (IfADo). IfADo explores the risks and potentials of modern work in interdisciplinary approaches. We combine the disciplines of Ergonomics, Immunology, Toxicology, Psychology and Neurosciences.

With more than 6,200 employees and 34,600 students, TU Dortmund University promotes progress in basic and applied research. As part of a cooperation between the TU Dortmund and the Leibniz Institute for Work Research at the TU Dortmund (IfADo), a full-time position for biostatic methods is available as a

Research Assistant (PostDoc) (m/w/d)

to be filled at the earliest possible date, initially for 3 years; an extension is possible.

The project is supervised by Prof. Dr. Jan G. Hengstler (IfADo, Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors) together with Prof. Jörg Rahnenführer (Faculty of Statistics, TU Dortmund University), who have a strong track record and offer the successful candidate very attractive research opportunities and excellent conditions for a successful scientific career. The research area is at the interface of biostatistics, toxicology and liver pathophysiology. Omics data (including several hundred RNA-seq datasets) from patients as well as mouse models of metabolic and inflammatory liver disease and a concrete, well thought-out research concept are immediately available. The successful candidate will work in a successful team that continuously generates new experimental data based on the results of biostatistics, e.g. genetic or pharmacological interventions.

Tasks:

• Learn and develop established and novel techniques to analyze genome-wide expression data and other omics data from healthy liver tissues and liver diseases
• Establish advanced biostatistical methods to better understand toxic mechanisms and liver disease

What we expect:

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics, biology or a related field, if excellent knowledge of bioinformatics is available
• Interest in medical and biological applications; a relevant minor in the master's program or life science-related work as an undergraduate or in the master's thesis is desirable, but not required
• High motivation for research, expressed in a letter of motivation and in personal communication during the application process

Our offer:

• A full-time position with currently 39.83 working hours per week
• Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service (position EG 13 TV-L. The classification depends on the collective agreement and personal requirements) 
• All social benefits provided by working for the public service: e.g. an annual bonus, payment of benefits
• An exciting and stimulating atmosphere in a dynamic, collegial and interdisciplinary team that enjoys research; high scientific reputation documented by publications in top journals; integration into international networks of outstanding scientists that guarantee excellent conditions for a career in science
• An interesting professional challenge in which you can contribute and expand your expertise and competence with a high degree of independence
• An excellent state-of-the-art research infrastructure and technical support with courses in statistics, biostatistics, data science, bioinformatics and toxicology, plus regular seminars as well as lectures and short courses by visiting scientists
• A wide range of skills training courses offered by the graduate centers
• Training in communication skills in science by presenting your research results in seminars and at conferences, with financial support to attend international conferences
• Flexible working time models
• Attractive region with many cultural offerings and good accessibility by public transport
• Overall, an interesting, multifaceted task that you can shape through your personal commitment in a collegial and congenial team

Publications of our group in this research area:

Vartak et al, On the mechanisms of biliary flux. Hepatology. 2021 Jun 23. doi: 10.1002/hep.32027. online ahead of print

Zeigerer A, et al, Nature. 2012; 23;485(7399):465-70.

Ghallab A, et al, Bile microinfarcts in cholestasis are initiated by rupture of the apical hepatocyte membrane and cause shunting of bile to sinusoidal blood. Hepatology. 2019 Feb;69(2):666-683.

The IfADo promotes professional equality for all genders and is certified accordingly. We are also committed to diversity and actively promote equal opportunities for all employees.

Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference, provided they are otherwise equally qualified.

Have we aroused your interest?

Then please send your complete application with the usual documents including the reference number "Postdoc Systox TU" by 8.10.2021 preferably by mail to bewerbung(at)ifado.de .

Alternative, we will accept your application by mail to the following address:

Forschungsgesellschaft für Arbeitsphysiologie und Arbeitsschutz e.V.

Personalabteilung

Ardeystraße 67

44139 Dortmund

We ask that application documents be submitted preferably by email or only in copies and not in folders, as the documents will not be returned. These will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations after the retention period has expired.

General information about the Research Centre can be found here www.ifado.de .