Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI), Jena

The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena is a federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft). FLI’ s internationally visible and highly competitive research is focused on understanding the mechanisms of aging and associated age-related diseases. Scientists from over 40 countries are currently investigating the molecular mechanisms of aging and the occurrence of age-related diseases. Our aim is to create the basis for new approaches in medicine as a way to improve the health of the elderly (www.leibniz-fli.de).

The Research Group led by Prof. Claudia Waskow at FLI is looking for a highly motivated and talented

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)

to support and develop a project on macrophage homeostasis and its role in hematopoiesis over life time. We plan to employ inflammatory challenges and will combine experimental animal models with studies on human cells to translate principles and mechanisms to explore the interdependence between immunity, hematopoiesis and aging aiming at a deeper understanding of sequela:

Research focus of the Lab:

The Waskow Research Group strives at understanding regulatory mechanisms in blood cell regeneration at different ages and aims to characterize how stem and progenitor cell fate and function is altered between steady state and inflammatory conditions. We further explore how homeostasis of immune cell populations – embryonic macrophages are at the center of our attention – contribute to organismal aging.

Your Tasks:

• Design and perform experimental studies using animal models and human cells
• Analyze, document, and present experimental data and results
• Actively participate in scientific discussions and team meetings
• Taking over project responsibility
• Collaborate closely within an interdisciplinary research team

Your Qualifications:

• University degree (PhD, M.D., or equivalent) in Biology, Life Sciences, or Biomedicine
• Strong motivation and a genuine interest in stem cell biology, hematopoiesis, and immunobiology
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Solid experience with flow cytometry and **fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS)**
• FELASA certification and hands-on experience in planning and conducting animal experiments

We offer:

• You will become part of a world-leading research institute dedicated to the biology of aging and have the opportunity to join a very well-equipped Lab with an international team and the focus on immunobiology
• Access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research.
• A position integrated in the FLI PostDoc Network. The Network promotes interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic scientists, and bioinformaticians and supports career development and postdoctoral training courses.
• The contract conditions and the salary will be according to the collective labour agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany (TV-L E13)
• Flexible working time, a family friendly working environment that provides a healthy work-life balance, company health management including support for child care solutions and dual career options.