At the Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne over 1.800 scientists are engaged in research, ranging from basic sciences to clinical application, as well as teaching and health care. Together with the University Hospital Cologne the faculty maintains 60 clinics, research institutes and centres. The Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital Cologne are embedded in the scientifically highly active Rhine region. They have strong contacts to and alliances with the surrounding universities and non-university research institutions guaranteeing scientific excellence in research.
The Department I of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne is seeking applications for a full-time (100%)
Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d)
in the field of
Translational Immunology / Infectious diseases
The position has a limited tenure up to three years with the option for extension.
Our research group is embedded within the Translational Research Unit – Infectious Diseases (TRU-ID) at the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) with highest standard laboratories covering biosafety levels (BSL) 1 to 3. Focus of our research group is to develop new innovative immunotherapies to improve treatment of severe bacterial infections, which are still responsible for a high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Key aspect of our work is to design and modify monoclonal antibodies that specifically target bacterial pathogens.
A highly progressive, diverse, and innovative scientific environment is provided by the strong relations within the University of Cologne as well as to other national and international research groups. The appointee will be enabled to conduct own research projects with an upmost creativity and intellectual freedom.
