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Postdoctoral Position in T Cell Immunology

Anticipated Start Date:  01.05.2025
Application End Date:  30.07.2025
Temporary Employment:  24 months
Working Hours:  Full and Part Time
Requisition ID:  1351

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

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Postdoctoral Position in T Cell Immunology

 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, either full-time or part-time, initially limited to 36 months. Classification is carried out according to the classification regulations of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) and, if the personal requirements are met, classification in pay group E13 is possible. 

The research group led by Professor Roger Geiger at the Institute for Immunology, Medical Faculty of the Technical University Dresden, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team and contribute to innovative research in T cell receptor repertoire analysis and the selective depletion of autoreactive T cells for therapeutic applications. To learn more about our previous work, please visit www.geigerlab.org

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and apply methods for T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire profiling using patientderived T cells from individuals with autoimmune diseases.
  • Design and produce reagents for the selective depletion of defined T cell clonotypes.
  • Conduct cell culture experiments and, where applicable, in vivo experiments using mouse models.
  • Present research findings at scientific meetings and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
  • Mentor junior researchers by providing technical and scientific training. 

Qualifications

 

  • Demonstrated experience in immunology, molecular biology, or CRISPR-based technologies.
  • Experience in handling and engineering primary T cells and proficiency in molecular biology techniques is a plus.
  • A strong scientific background and a passion for developing innovative therapeutic strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of independent research 

 

Convincing on all fronts – Our offer:

 

  • A versatile and responsible role in the dynamic and future-oriented environment of cutting-edge medicine, with full opportunities for design and development
  • Attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement, including special payments
  • Agreement on flexible working hours to make balancing family and work a reality
  • Access to company prevention and fitness programs at our Carus Vital Health Center, including participation in team events, lectures, courses, and seminars
  • Childcare support through partnerships with childcare facilities near the hospital
  • Provision for the time after active employment in the form of company-supported retirement plans
  • Use of bike leasing and the option of a job ticket
  • Support services for all areas of life through our Family Office and employee counseling
  • Additional benefits through our employee benefits program

 

Your contact in the HR Directorate

 

 

Samantha Pasewaldt

Tel.: 0351-458 2803

Severely disabled applicants are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages. 

To ensure the best possible health protection for our patients and employees, we require proof of measles vaccination (a medical certificate) in accordance with the Infection Protection Act. Further proof of vaccination status must be presented before starting work.

Good reasons for the Dresden University Medicine as an employer

Attractive conditions

With us, you can expect remuneration in line with the company pay scale, 30 days' vacation and a fixed annual bonus. For the time after your active career, we offer the possibility of a company-supported pension scheme.

Diverse working environment

Dresden University Hospital is one of the most innovative and successful hospitals in Germany. As a maximum care provider, it covers the entire spectrum of medicine and offers varied tasks in a wide range of areas.

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