Postdoctoral research position (f/m/x) in translational viral immunity

We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:

Postdoctoral research position (f/m/x) in translational viral immunity

Institute of Virology - Laboratory of Experimental lmmunology

TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)

limited for 3 years according to WissZeitVG within the framework of a third-party funded project

Your salary will be based on TV-L EG 13

Your tasks

Your future with us

Design and execute research studies for the ERC Synergy Grant-funded research project “CoEvolve”, investigating the co-evolution of viruses and human immune responses with a focus on influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2 Investigate antibody and B-cell repertoire dynamics and their interaction with evolving viral populations using state-of-the-art experimental approaches Develop, optimize, and implement advanced highthroughput binding and neutralization assays for the characterization of viral variants and humoral immune responses Analyze and interpret complex experimental and computational datasets in close collaboration with interdisciplinary consortium partners Contribute to the development of predictive and data-driven models of viral evolution, immune escape, and vaccination strategies Supervise and support PhD students, technical staff, and junior researchers within the project environment Present scientific findings at international conferences and contribute to high-impact scientific publications and collaborative grant activities Actively participate in interdisciplinary and international collaborations across the CoEvolve

We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. Thats why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.

This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.

Your future in detail

We are a dedicated translational research group focused on understanding the fundamentals of human immune responses to viral pathogens and on developing novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. A major focus of our work is the investigation of humoral immune responses against rapidly evolving RNA viruses such as influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2, as well as the development of innovative experimental and data-driven approaches to predict viral evolution.

The PostDoc project is part of the “CoEvolve” research

consortium

Your profile

You hold a PhD, M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree with highest honors in molecular biology, virology, immunology, or equivalent with very strong publication record Strong scientific background and proven research experience in immunology, virology, antibody biology, viral evolution, or related areas High-level expertise in modern molecular, cellular, and immunological techniques (e.g. cell culture, neutralization assays, flow cytometry, sequencing technologies, antibody characterization, or highthroughput screening approaches) Exceptional scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for translational and interdisciplinary research Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with high scientific standards Excellent communication and teamwork skills in an international research environment Very good English language skills, both written and spoken