Postdoc; m​/f​/x - Immunology of Aging

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 conducts internationally recognized, high-impact research on the biology of aging at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Scientists from around 40 countries investigate the mechanisms of aging to uncover its root causes and pave the way for strategies that promote healthy aging

The
Research Group of Prof. Claudia Waskow at the FLI invites a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) to spearhead an ambitious postdoctoral project at the intersection of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) homeostasis and long-term immunity. In this role, you will move beyond traditional models by integrating inflammatory challenges with a sophisticated experimental pipeline that spans self-generated humanized mouse models and direct studies on human cells
. Your mission will be to translate fundamental biological principles into a deeper understanding of the aging organism, specifically exploring how altered immune output leads to long-term clinical sequelae. This is a unique opportunity for a researcher who wants to combine high-level experimental animal work with human-centric translation to solve the interdependence between hematopoiesis and lifelong immunity.

Immunology of Aging

• Designing and performing experimental studies using animal models and human cells
• Planning and conducting animal experiments
• Analyzing, documenting and presenting experimental data and results
• Actively participating in scientific discussions and team meetings
• Taking over project responsibility
• Collaborating closely within an interdisciplinary research team
• Sincere interest inanalysis of large scale data - we can provide guidance

• 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
• At least basicexperience in bioinformatic analysis (bulk RNAseq,scRNAseq, proteome)
• 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
• B2 Level in German language is advantageous

• 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
• You will have access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research.
• The offered position is integrated in the FLI Post Doc 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 labor agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany (TV-L E13)
• Furthermore, we offer 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.

Please apply online through the FLI application portal by 23.08.2026.

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