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The research group of Dr. Hao Wu at the Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endocrinology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) Metabolic regulation of T cell response in chronic infection and tumor microenvironment.

Our research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) specializes in immunometabolism, with a particular focus on how viral infections and the tumor microenvironment orchestrate T cell response at the metabolic level. Funding for this position is provided by the “UMG2032 - Excellence through Focus” project, funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.

Your tasks

• Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team
• Analyzing T cell biology via optogenetic tools.
• Investigating the regulatory mechanisms of ion channels in T cells.
• Supervision of students.
• Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings.

Your qualifications

• You are a curious and enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team.
• Applicants should hold a PhD in the life sciences, such as immunology or a related subject.
• Strong background in T cell biology.
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 and retro/lentiviral systems for gene knock out and overexpression in primary cells.
• Prior experience in conducting animal experiments (mouse models).
• Proficiency in single-cell data analysis.
• Metabolomics/metabolic profiling is a strong advantage.
• A strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed international journals and a strong driving ambition for an academic career.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken) are required.

We offer

• You will work in a high-impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia.
• Small, international and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open-minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere.
• The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
• We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are looking forward to receive your applications including a motivation letter, a CV, certificates and contact details for at least two references compiled as a single PDF via the system. If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, do not hesitate to contact Hao Wu (Email: hao.wu@med.uni-goettingen.de) for further information.