Ref.-Nr. 438-2026

Third-party funding

The Faculty of Medicine is an integral part of the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg and cooperates with the Magdeburg University Hospital A.ö.R. in research, teaching and patient care.

We offer an attractive postdoctoral position in an interdisciplinary research environment at the Institute of Clinical Immunology and Cell Therapy. The position combines molecular immunology, T-cell signaling and cellular immunotherapy with bioinformatics and AI-supported analysis approaches. You will work on a translationally relevant research topic with access to modern cell biological, flow cytometric and protein-biochemical methods, as well as opportunities for scientific development, publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

These are your tasks and responsibilities:

You will work in a third-party funded research project focused on the analysis and optimization of CAR T cells. Your responsibilities will include the planning, execution and analysis of molecular and cell biological experiments on CAR T-cell signaling, using cell culture, flow cytometry and protein-biochemical methods. You will also contribute to the integration of experimental data into bioinformatics and AI-supported analysis approaches. In addition, you will take on a coordinating interface role within the project and contribute to the supervision of doctoral researchers, as well as to publications, project reports and scientific presentations.

Please bring with you:

• You hold a PhD in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field
• A strong background in cellular and molecular biology methods as well as experience in cell culture, flow cytometry and/or protein-biochemical analyses is expected
• Knowledge of T-cell biology, signal transduction or cellular immunotherapy is advantageous. Experience with, or a strong interest in, bioinformatics and AI-supported analysis approaches is desirable
• In addition, you should be able to work independently and in a structured, team-oriented manner, with excellent communication skills in English

We offer:

• internal and external training courses
• Offers within the framework of occupational health management
• Job Ticket with employers‘ subsidy

Compensation:

The salary group E13 according to “Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst de Länder” awaits you.

Occupation terms:

The position is available immediately, full-time and limited for 33 months.

For further questions, please contact Mr. Prof. Dr. biol. hum. Luca Simeoni at 0391-67-24379.

Your application:

We look forward to receiving your application by 07/31/2026 (application deadline). Preferred application format: online submission including a cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates.

online application

by E-Mail:

bewerbung@med.ovgu.de - (Reference number: 438-2026)

by Post:

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Faculty of Medicine
Personnel Division - Recruiting
Reference number: 438-2026
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg

If you have an international vocational or academic qualification, your application must be accompanied by a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (KMK). If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you will need to apply for one if your application is successful.

The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification.