The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena is a federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft). FLI conducts internationally recognized, high-impact research on the biology of aging at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Scientists from around 40 countries investigate the mechanisms of aging to uncover its root causes and pave the way for strategies that promote healthy aging. (www.leibniz-fli.de)
The Research Group led by Prof. Claudia Waskow at FLI is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) to support and develop a project on hematopoietic stem cell homeostasis and its impact on altered immune cell output over life time. We plan to employ inflammatory challenges and will combine experimental animal models with studies on human cells to translate principles and mechanisms to explore the interdependence between immunity, hematopoiesis and aging aiming at a deeper understanding of sequela.
The Waskow Research Group strives at understanding regulatory mechanisms in blood cell regeneration at different ages and aims to characterize how stem and progenitor cell fate and function is altered between steady state and inflammatory conditions. We further explore how homeostasis of immune cell populations – embryonic macrophages are at the center of our attention – contribute to organismal aging.
Your tasks:
- Designing and perform experimental studies using animal models and human cells
- Planning and conducting animal experiments
- Analyzing, document and presenting experimental data and results
- Actively participate in scientific discussions and team meetings
- Taking over project responsibility
- Collaborating closely within an interdisciplinary research team
- and a sincere interest in analysis of large scale data - we can provide guidance
Your qualifications:
- Designing and perform experimental studies using animal models and human cells
- Planning and conducting animal experiments
- Analyzing, document and presenting experimental data and results
- Actively participate in scientific discussions and team meetings
- Taking over project responsibility
- Collaborating closely within an interdisciplinary research team
- and a sincere interest in analysis of large scale data - we can provide guidance
If you enjoy experimental science, love to discuss your findings and cherish working in a
collaborative research team - you might just be the person we're looking for!
We offer:
- You will become part of a world-leading research institute dedicated to the biology of aging and have the opportunity to join a very well-equipped Lab with an international team and the focus on immunobiology
- You will have access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research.
- The offered position is integrated in the FLI PostDoc Network. The Network promoFutes interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic scientists, and bioinformaticians and supports career development and postdoctoral training courses.
- The contract conditions and the salary will be according to the collective labor agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany (TV-L E13)
- Furthermore, we offer flexible working time, a family friendly working environment that provides a healthy work-life balance, company health management including support for child care solutions and dual career options.
Application:
Please apply online through the FLI application portal by 31.12.2025.
https://jobs.leibniz-fli.de/6gf4x
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