The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute is one of the world’s leading research institutes in the fields of animal diseases, animal welfare, animal husbandry, animal nutrition and farm animal genetics. It belongs to the business area of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and informs and advises the Federal Government in these fields.
At the headquarters in Greifswald – Insel Riems, the Institute of Molecular Virology and Cell Biology (IMVZ) has the following vacancies
doctoral position (m/f/d)
in the project ” Cell and immunobiology of viral encephalitides “. The position is temporary for 36 month and is offered as a part-time position with 65% of the regular weekly working time (currently 25.35 hours).
Tasks:
Within the framework of the project “Cell and immunobiology of viral encephalitides”, the post holder will undertake research tasks on the cell biological and immunological basis of infection of the peripheral and central nervous system by herpes and rabies viruses. For this purpose, neuroinvasion as well as resulting host reactions will be characterised in the mouse animal model by means of 3D imaging approaches (light-sheet and confocal laser scanning microscopy) and quantitative bioinformatic image analyses. Highly neuroinvasive virus strains will be compared with specifically produced virus mutants. In addition to imaging-based methods, mechanisms of virus control and immune barriers in the central nervous system will be investigated in combination with other immunological and proteomic approaches.
Requirements:
- University degree in biology, biochemistry, biophysics or related subjects
- Willingness to carry out experimental work on animals
Advantageous are:
- Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy
- Knowledge of image analysis
- Expertise in the fields of molecular biology, infection biology, neurobiology, cell biology or biochemistry demonstrated by diploma or master thesis
- Experience with animal experiments (FELASA course)
A high level of motivation, good work organisation, an independent and flexible way of working and the ability to work in a team are required.
The job may involve working in a biosecurity environment, which requires a security clearance according to the Security Clearance Act (Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz, SÜG) and special protective measures against health hazards. Menatal and physical suitability is therefore a prerequisite for filling the position.
In addition to a challenging and varied job in a scientifically interesting environment, we offer you an excellent research infrastructure, collaboration in a highly motivated team as well as interesting further training opportunities within the framework of our graduate school.
Besides an interesting and diverse job in a highly motivated international scientific environment and an experienced team, we offer a position according to the collective agreement of the public service (pay group 13 TVöD- Bund, tarif area east).
Our company is committed to a family-friendly working environment through flexible working hours and the basic option of part-time employment. Our social benefits include a company health and reintegration management system, a company social counselling service, company pension plans and capital-forming benefits.
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute is committed to inclusion. Applications from people with severe disabilities are therefore expressly welcome. They will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.
In line with our international orientation, we welcome applications from people of all nationalities and ethnicities.
For further information, please contact Mr. Dr. Dmitry Ushakov, Tel. +49 (0)38351-71272 (dmitry.ushakov@fli.de).
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your complete application by e-mail to the following e-mail address 107.21@fli.de latest 05. November 2021 and indicate in the subject line: position 107/21. Please address written applications to the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Department of Human Resources, Postfach 1318 in 17466 Greifswald – Insel Riems, Germany. Acknowledgement of receipt as well as communication during the advertisement process will be made by mail.
Aerial image Insel Riems, 2014 (© FLI)
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