Research Group Co-leader Diagnostics

Its Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI researches and develops special problem solutions at the interfaces of medicine, life sciences and engineering. For our research group **»MicroDiagnostics« **at the **Leipzig** site we are looking for an experienced scientist who is motivated to co-lead a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of researchers and provides new impetus for future-oriented scientific projects. The team develops innovative diagnostic procedures for the medical, environmental and food sector.

**What you will do**
- In tandem, you will lead the »MicroDiagnostics« research group and be responsible for the technical and personnel management of the team. In doing so, you will be supported by comprehensive training opportunities and exchange formats as part of our management qualification program.
- With your expertise, you will develop innovative ideas and business models for tomorrow’s diagnostics and contribute with your own impulses to the scientific and economic development of your research area at Fraunhofer IZI.**What you bring to the table**
- You have completed a PhD in the field of life sciences and have several years of professional experience in research, ideally - but not necessarily - also in industry.
- In the course of your career to date, you have gained in-depth knowledge in the field of either synthetic biology, biosensing & -analytics, molecular diagnostics or microfluidics. Ideally, you already bring experience in assay development or data analysis.
- Previous experience in initiating and acquiring new research projects is desirable.
- You enjoy networking within the scientific community and score points with your structured and independent way of working. Due to your strong organizational skills, you are able to work on several projects in parallel.
- You are willing to constantly expand your personal skills and set value on transparent, appreciative and supportive collaboration with your colleagues. For the cooperation with international project partners, you are a strong communicator in written and spoken English.**What you can expect**
- You will be part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to actively shape your work area and promote your ideas in national and international scientific collaborations.
- Top-level research is only possible with top-level equipment: on a total of almost 8000 m² of laboratory space, we offer you everything a researcher's heart desires. With us, you will find a modern working atmosphere in one of the most vibrant and fastest growing cities in Germany.
- Through flexible and trust-based working hours as well as home office options, we enable free and self-determined time management.
- Sometimes family comes first - we know that That's why we offer a wide range of support services to help you balance family and career (e.g. parent-child office, daycare facility at the institute, pme family service, childcare services from our partner voiio). Additional benefits: 30 days of vacation based on a 5-day week (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are also off work), annual bonus, compensatory time off for overtime, company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, a discounted job ticket for public transportation, free car parking and safe bicycle parking with charging stations for electric vehicles, and discounted employee prices in the institute's cafeteria.The position is initially limited to 3 years, but a longer-term employment is aspired. The weekly working time is 39 hours; the position is to be filled as close to full-time as possible. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this position:
Dr. Dirk Kuhlmeier
Phone: +49 341 35536-9312

Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI

Requisition Number: 68156 Application Deadline: