Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunometabolism (m/f/d)

About the Position
The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects aimed at unraveling metabolic regulation of immune cells and their epigenetic modulation, with a particular emphasis on:

• Metabolic profiling using stable isotope labeling techniques.
• Primary immune cell cultures and functional analyses.
• Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics.
• Exploration of immune-metabolic interactions and inter-organ crosstalk.

This position will involve close collaboration with internal and external research groups across disciplines, providing excellent opportunities for scientific exchange and development.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments involving metabolic flux analysis, stable isotope tracing, and immune cell culture.
• Integrate metabolomics data with functional studies on immune cells.
• Collaborate on projects exploring immune-metabolic communication in disease models.
• Perform high-quality data analysis and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Your Profile
We are looking for an ambitious and team-oriented scientist with the following qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Metabolism, or related fields.
• Strong background in at least one of the following:
  • Metabolism research
  • Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics,
  • Cell culture of immune cells,
  • Biochemical pathways, central carbon metabolism.
• Experience with stable isotope labeling techniques and metabolic flux analysis is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).

What We Offer

• A stimulating, international and collaborative research environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including metabolomics and stable isotope labeling platforms and high-end mass-spectrometry.
• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research projects.
• A 2-year contract with competitive salary in line with German research standards.