The Institute of Virology (chair: Prof. A. Dalpke) at the Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, is seeking for a highly motivated

Postdoc – Innate Immunity (f/m/x)

This full-time position is a third-party funded project for 24 months, starting January 1^st, 2021. Salary is according to the TV-L (E13; 100 % ) dispositions.

The Postdoc will analyze activation of epithelial cells and the innate immune system by SARS-CoV2 and study patient-dependent innate immune reaction patterns. Our lab is specifically interested to elucidate how nucleic acids activate the innate immune cells. Experimental experience in the field of virology and / or innate immune activation is required.

• PhD degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, medicine or related discipline
• expertise in virology and immunology
• good knowledge of written and spoken English
• ability and motivation to work independently and to develop a research field
• team working skills

• flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life
• an internal prevention program including courses and fitness in our Carus Vital health Center
• job-oriented educational courses in our Carus Akademie
• providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan

Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with equal qualification will be preferred. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application with registration number MIB0920356, until November 27^th, 2020, preferentially as one PDF file through the online application form. For further Information please contact:
Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Dalpke under 0351-458-6550 or by email: alexander.dalpke@uniklinikum-dresden.de.