Scientist (f/m/x)
The job
As part of the establishment of a new health centre, the UFZ will investigate how environmental and climate factors influence children's health as a partner of this centre. A particular focus is on exposure to mixtures of environmental chemicals and effects at the immune system level. For this purpose, we are looking for a committed scientist in the Department of Environmental Immunology from 01.06.2024.The position will be filled subject to the approval of the third-party funder.
Place of work
LeipzigWorking time
100% (39h/Woche)Contract limitations
limited contract / 2 years with possibility of extension depending on positive project evaluationSalary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Ana Zenclussen
ana.zenclussen@ufz.de
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
As part of the establishment of a new health centre, the UFZ will investigate how environmental and climate factors influence children's health as a partner of this centre. A particular focus is on exposure to mixtures of environmental chemicals and effects at the immune system level. For this purpose, we are looking for a committed scientist in the Department of Environmental Immunology from 01.06.2024.
The position will be filled subject to the approval of the third-party funder.
Your tasks
The project is highly interdisciplinary.
- Communication with the UFZ PIs and coordination of strategic collaborations with partners from other sites
- Planning and supervision of in vitro analyses with immune cells and other in vitro systems, e.g. organoids
- Measurement of immune parameters in human blood samples using mass cytometry and other immunological methods
- Analysing existing omics data
- Preparing climate and geographic data and analysing their association with health data from cohorts
- Writing reports and publications and preparing presentations
- Support in the supervision of students
We offer
- Excellent technical facilities which are without parallel
- The freedom you need to bridge the difficult gap between basic research and close to being ready for application
- Work in inter-disciplinary, multinational teams and excellent links with national and international research networks
- A vibrant region with a high quality of life and a wide cultural offering for a balance between family and professional life
- Interesting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses
Your profile
- Completed studies in natural sciences or medicine
- Completed doctorate in a relevant field
- Experience with immunological methods and solid statistical knowledge
- Solid knowledge of human biological processes, especially the immune system
- Excellent written and spoken German and at least very good English skills required
- Knowledge of epidemiology and environmental epidemiology is an advantage
- Interest and/or experience in the relationship between environment and health, data science, modelling advantageous