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The group of Prof. Dr. Sven Burgdorf at the lab of Cellular Immunology of the LIMES Institute is looking to fill the following position as soon as possible, full time and on a fixed-term contract for 3.5 years:

Postdoc in cellular immunology and metabolism

The Life & Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute is an interdisciplinary institute for basic biomedical research, with a scientific focus on the regulation of metabolism and the immune system in health and disease.
Research background:
The main research interest of the Burgdorf group lies in the molecular and cell biological regulation of immune cell functionality by metabolic excess. In the project relevant for this position, we are specifically interested in the role of the soluble mannose receptor (MR) as driver of impaired whole-body metabolism, metaflammation and obesity. The working group is embedded in the DFG-funded cluster of excellence “ImmunoSensation2-. The position is available within the collaborative research center (CRC) 1454 “Metaflammation and Cellular Programming- funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). For further information please refer to https://www.limes-institut-bonn.de/en/research/research-departments/unit-2/burgdorf-lab/burgdorf-lab-home/ and https://www.sfb1454-metaflammation.de/

Ihre Aufgaben:

To investigate the role of the soluble MR in macrophage activation and the onset of inflammation and obesity
To analyze a direct influence of the MR on lipid metabolism in adipose tissue
To monitor the effect of soluble MR in the brain and its influence on stress responsiveness
To test therapeutic approaches to dampen MR-induced inflammation

Ihr Profil:

Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree in immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology or similar topics
Research background in cell biology, molecular biology, immunobiology and animal experimentation
Methodological experience in flow cytometry, cell signaling and animal han-dling
Good communication skills and fluency in English are essential
We expect a highly motivated and independently working candidate with a good publication track record and willingness to work in an international team
Interest to participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students

Wir bieten:

A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region,
An international, stimulating, well-equipped working environment with an open and constructive atmosphere and the necessary infrastructure for high-quality research,
A professional career development program
participation in a university-wide pension system (VBL),
access to the extensive university sports program,
easy access to the public transport system due to the central location in Bonn as
well as the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities,
Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.

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If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application (as 1 combined PDF file) including cover letter, CV, list of references (full address, incl. email and phone number), and list of publications via email by March 31, 2025, quoting reference 3.3.2025.13. Please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Sven Burgdorf by email if you need any more information.

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Bitte beziehe dich bei deiner Bewerbung auf jobvector und verwende die folgende Referenznummer: reference 3.3.2025.13