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Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Immunology/Molecular Biology) | wiss. Mitarbeiter/in (PostDoc) (m/w/d) - 048/25

Friedrich-Loeffler Institut Bundesforschungsinstitut für Tiergesundheit

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Aug 6, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term
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Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Research Scientist position, based in Jena, Germany, focuses on avian immunology and infection, specifically investigating gamma/delta T-cells in long-term immunity to Salmonella in chickens. The successful candidate will primarily manage a sub-project within a DFG research group, involving the planning and execution of molecular biological analyses, including genotyping, haplotyping, and sex determination of avian samples. Key responsibilities include cell isolation and sorting using FACS/Flow Cytometry for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), as well as bioinformatics processing and interpretation of sequence data. The role also involves developing multiparameter staining protocols, supervising students, communicating with international partners, and publishing research findings in international journals. This is an attractive opportunity for a highly qualified researcher to contribute to cutting-edge immunological research in a supportive, family-friendly scientific environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, or a comparable natural science discipline, and a successfully completed doctorate in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genome Research, or related fields.

Experience

  • Professional experience with molecular biological techniques (e.g., PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction)
  • Proven knowledge in cell isolation and sorting from avian blood and tissues
  • Experience with NGS technologies and data analysis (ideally)
  • Experience working under S2 conditions with infectious agents (advantageous)
  • Experience with animal experiments using genetically modified chickens (advantageous)
  • Experience in developing and optimizing staining protocols (e.g., immunohistochemistry, confocal laser scanning microscopy, flow cytometry) (advantageous)
  • Experience in coordinating third-party funded projects (advantageous)
  • Experience in the scientific publication process (advantageous)

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is limited to 36 months. This is a part-time position (75% of regular weekly working hours, 29.25 hours/week). Requires deployment in a security area, necessitating a security clearance according to the Security Clearance Act (SÜG) and special protective measures against health hazards. Personal and health suitability is a prerequisite. Ability to conduct animal welfare-approved interventions on animals only with appropriate qualification (e.g., FELASA course) and is not a core part of the role.

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