Research assistant (PhD-candidate or Postdoc) (f/m/d)

Wanted for the next possible date at the medical clinic for gastroenterology .

Investigating the role of infiltrative monocytes in inflammatory bowel disease.

The pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease is associated with an altered innate immune response. The underlying molecular mechanisms by which myeloid cells modulate gut inflammation and fibrogenesis are not well studied. In our junior group „Innate Immunity in Gastroenterology,“ we are dedicated to investigating the role of infiltrative monocytes in mediating the disease course and severity in IBD. You can find more information about the lab on our homepage: Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg: AG Tiwari-Heckler .

If you are interested in a PhD position or if you are a postdoc and wish to join our dynamic young research group, please do not hesitate to apply!

The Fellows and the Specialist will have the opportunity to be incorporated into cutting-edge research conducted at the Department of Gastroenterology (University Hospital Heidelberg). This project is funded by the DFG. We closely collaborate with other research groups from Heidelberg and Boston (USA).

Your tasks

• Perform immunological and molecular biology techniques (e.g., Flow Cytometry, bulk and single cell RNAseq).
• Execute cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Conduct mouse experiments.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results for scientific reporting.
• Prepare scientific presentations and manuscripts for publication.

Your Profile

• Passion, enthusiasm, and strong interest in immunity.
• Diploma or Master’s/PhD degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, life sciences, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in molecular/cellular biology and protein biochemistry.
• Experience in structural biology is desirable.
• Good communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).

About us

For further information, please contact Dr. Shilpa Tiwari-Heckler via e-mail . Please submit all documents as a single PDF file (CV, motivation letter, certificates, contact details for 2 referees).

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 31.01.2025.

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