The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut is one of the world's leading research institutes in the field of animal diseases, animal welfare, animal husbandry, animal nutrition and farm animal genetics. It is part of the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity and advises the Federal Government in these areas.
It has state-of-the-art laboratories and experimental animal facilities, including for large animals in protection levels 2-4, as well as two insectaria (BSL-2/BSL-3). Eight research groups are currently based at the Institute of Immunology (IfI). Further information on the IfI can be found at https://www.fli.de/de/institute/institut-fuer-immunologie-ifi/.
The Institute of Immunology at the Greifswald - Insel Riems headquarters is seeking to fill the following position
Research group leader, B Cell Immunology (m/f/d)
as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be employed as federal civil servant (Bundesbeamte/r). The employment relationship, the salary scale and the further regulations are based on the civil service regulations of the Federal Civil Service Act, salary group A 13h BBesO.
Tasks:
The Institute of Immunology investigates the immune response to animal diseases and zoonoses. The successful candidate will establish an independent research group with focus on the immunology of B cells during infection. Investigations should characterize B cell populations and antibody repertoires in livestock and/or wildlife by combining experimental tools and bioinformatics. Analysis of antigen specificities, BCR repertoires and antibody features should promote design of novel interventions against notifiable animal diseases and/or zoonoses. Analysis of immune responses should be explored in high containment laboratories (safety level 2 and 3).
Requirements:
- University degree in veterinary medicine, biology or related fields
- Extended scientific experience at research institutions
- Documented expertise in the field of B cell immunology and bioinformatics
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience in combining experimental tools and bioinformatics to functionally analyze BCR/antibody repertoires
- Experience with serology platforms in the context of infectious diseases
- Expertise in work with viral and/or bacterial pathogens
- Experience in supervision of trainees and interdisciplinary work
- Excellent communication skills in English
We expect an independent scientific way of working including scientific evaluation and presentation techniques, good administrative skills in project management, motivation and resilience as well as good work organisation and the ability to work in a team. Good knowledge of the German language (official language) or the willingness to learn it within a reasonable period of time is a prerequisite for the successful fulfilment of the task.
In addition to an interesting and varied scientific position in a highly motivated international environment, we offer an employment relationship that is based on the civil service regulations of the Federal Civil Service Act, the salary regulations and further regulations.
The job involves working in a biosecurity environment, which requires a background check according to the Security Clearance Act (Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz, SÜG) and special protective measures against health hazards. Mental and physical suitability is therefore a prerequisite for filling the position.
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut is committed to a family-friendly working environment by offering flexible working hours and the basic option of part-time employment. Our social benefits include company health and reintegration management, company social counselling and capital-forming benefits.
The FLI aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions and explicitly encourages women to apply.
The FLI is also committed to inclusion. Applications from people with severe disabilities are therefore explicitly welcome. They will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.
For further information, please contact Prof Dr Anca Dorhoi (Anca.Dorhoi@~@fli.de).
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your complete application (including publication record and references) as a PDF file by 6 July 2025 to the e-mail 024.25@~@fli.de with the subject"Position 024/25". Alternatively, you can send your application by post to the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Referat Personal, Postfach 1318 in 17466 Greifswald - Insel Riems. Please note that incomplete documents may lead to exclusion from the application procedure.
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