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Institution Faculty of Medicine - Max von Pettenkofer Institute, Chair, Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology
Remuneration group TV-L E13
Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%)
Start date As soon as possible
Application deadline 2024-04-30

About us:

The Max von Pettenkofer Institute - Chair of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology - of the LMU invites applications for a position as a Postdoctoral scientist TV-L E13 (100%) available as from now on.

We are looking for you:

Post-Doctoral Scientist (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

The applicant will join the team of Professor Sebastian Suerbaum at Max von Pettenkofer Institute of LMU Munich. The group uses a combination of genetic, genomic and biochemical approaches to study the population biology, evolution and pathogenesis of gastrointestinal infections with a special focus on the carcinogenic gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori.

Your qualifications:

The position is initially limited to two years, with a perspective of prolongation. Applicants must have completed their studies in life sciences with a doctoral degree. Furthermore, we expect applicants to be highly motivated, to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and to like working in a team. Preference will be given to candidates with documented experimental skills in the area of molecular microbiology and experience in handling pathogenic bacteria. NGS/bioinformatics capabilities are likewise very welcome. Important publications: F. Ailloud et al., FEMS Microbiol. Rev. 2021; S. Bubendorfer et al., Nat. Commun. 2016; F. Ailloud et al., Nat. Commun. 2019; F. Ailloud et al., Commun. Biol. 2023; Malfertheiner, … Suerbaum. Nat. Rev. Dis. Primers 2023.

Benefits:

The position provides the opportunity to study one of the most exciting and medically relevant bacterial pathogens as a member of an international team that is highly recognized in the field. Our newly refurbished and climatized labs are situated in Munich city center (close to Sendlinger Tor). LMU promotes the professional development of women. Therefore, we especially welcome applications from women.

Also possible in a part-time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please send your complete application (CV, certificates, list of publications, letter of motivation, and two references/reference letters) by e-mail (single pdf file not exceeding 10MB) to:

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Suerbaum
Max von Pettenkofer Institute
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München
Chair, Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology
Pettenkoferstr. 9a
80336 München

e-mail (scientific questions): suerbaum@mvp.lmu.de

Address for applications: mvpi_medmicro.applications@mvp.lmu.de

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