Research Assistant

**registration number**: fb20-0049-wmz-2025
**Entry date**:
as soon as possible
**Application deadline**:
2025-03-16
**Salary**:
E 13 TV-H
**Duration**:
3 years
**Volume of employment**:
fulltime
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
Research Assistant (Postdoc)
The position is offered for a period of 3 years, to work on the project “_Dissecting the adipocyte secretome and its immunomodulatory role on natural killer cells”_, funded by the _Deutsche Krebshilfe (DKH) Stiftung_. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13).
We expect highly motivated scientists to apply, aiming to contribute to the development of a novel and challenging project. We also expect these researchers to be integrated at the activities of the Institute for Tumor Immunology, including dissemination of the results in Progress Reports and Seminars among others.
**Tasks**:

- participation in the DKH-funded project to explore the adipocyte-derived secretome and its effect on natural killer (NK) cells
- scientific services in research and development of in vitro models studying adipocyte-NK cell crosstalk (e. g., co-culture systems, 3D models), processing of human primary samples (e. g., adipocyte and NK isolation), NK-licensing experiments and extracellular vesicles (EV) isolation
- execution of cellular and molecular biology routine techniques including cell culture, RNA and protein sample preparation, RT-qPCR, immunoblotting, immunohisto
- and immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry (FACS) and microscopy
- bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput data (e. g., transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
- communication and dissemination of the results, including preparation of reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication in high-ranked international journals
- co-supervision of technical assistants and students involved in the project

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to - 2, 1 WissZeitVG.
**Profile**:

- demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following scientific areas: adipose tissue biology, immunology, cancer metabolism, proteomics
- experience in in vitro or in vivo models of inflammatory diseases (e. g., obesity, cancer), and/or handling and preparation of patient-derived (primary) material as well as expertise in three or more of the routine techniques to be developed as part of the tasks of the position
- publication record in internationally renowed and peer-reviewed journals
- expertise in the use of common programming languages (Python, R scripts ) for bioinformatic analyses of high-throughput data (e. g., transcriptomics or proteomics), is an advantage
- experience in supervising students and collaboration in joint cooperations are also an advantage

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.
**We offer**:

- interdisciplinary, multicultural and dynamically evolving research environment at the Faculty of Medicine, including the EV Core Facility, Young Faculty Network and the GRK2573
- outstanding opportunities for developing your research profile, including mentoring and guidance for your academic career development (e. g., training and teaching opportunities)
- a certified family-friendly employer, ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany (Landesticket) and flexibility for the organization of your work-time

Contact for more Information
Dr. María Gómez-Serrano
+49 6421-28 21642
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (- 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.