LMU Munich is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. Scientists from all over the world encounter excellent conditions for their work - in their own research field and in interdisciplinary networks alike. The BMC of LMU Munich is located on the Martinsried Campus (one of the best scientific locations in Germany) and offers an ideal research infrastructure. Off campus, Munich is one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the world and offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities all year round.
The Biomedical Center (BMC) of the LMU Munich offers a
Postdoc position (m/w/d)
in Immunology/Dendritic Cell Biology
The Schraml Lab at the Institute for Immunology is an international team passionate about dendritic cells, immune development and neonatal immune homeostasis. We are enthusiastic about single cell technologies and understanding cell fate decisions.
Dendritic cells are versatile controllers of the immune system that sense pathogens and damage to initiate the bodies defense. They exist as developmentally distinct subsets with unique functions in immunity that integrate signals from their environment allowing them to direct situation-adapted immunity. Yet, the signals that drive cDC differentiation and adaptation to different tissue niches remain poorly defined. We aim to define how tissue microenvironments shape dendritic cell fate and function by using highparameter microscopy, innovative single cell technologies (transcriptomics and flow cytometry), and functional analyses of dendritic cells in vitro and in vivo using transgenic mouse models. More information about our research: https://www.schraml-lab.de/
Investigating the molecular mechanisms shaping dendritic cell function using cutting edge -omics tools and respective mouse models (Papaioannou et al., Nat. Communications, 2021; Bayerl et al., Immunity, 2023)
Conducting high-parameter microscopy to profile tissue specific localization of dendritic cells and other immune cells, including computational analyses (Salei et al., JASN 2020, Bayerl et al, EJI, 2023)
Study the biological function of dendritic cells using in vitro and in vivo models (Salei et al., PNAS, 2021, Xiao et al., Nat. Communications, 2024).
A PhD degree (or comparable) in immunology, molecular biology, biomedicine, or related natural science disciplines
You share our enthusiasm for innate immunity and immune development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are among your strengths. Fluency in English is essential.
You enjoy working with colleagues from diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds and are willing to learn continuously.
Experience in microscopy is a plus.
A culturally diverse, inclusive, motivated and enthusiastic team in a leading research environment that shares these values.
Challenging and diverse tasks associated with a high degree of responsibility.
Excellent infrastructure and core facilities.
A fully-funded position, salary conforms to TV-L E13, end-of-year bonus.
A professional career development service within LMU.
Participation in research consortia (i.e. TRR359) and attendance of national and international conferences.
Opportunities to help shape our BMC initiatives (e.g. BMC Green Lab, Public Outreach, working group diversity and inclusion).
Free parking and good public transportation connections.
Compatibility of family and science (e.g. parent room and kindergarten on campus, school holiday and emergency child care).
Numerous LMU employee benefits, including Jobbike, as well as several canteens and excellent cafés on campus.