Are medicine and research in your blood? Then we're looking for you!

The University Medical Center Mannheim stands for quality-assured, university-based maximum care and is one of the largest medical institutions and research centers in the region. With the Medical Faculty Mannheim within Heidelberg University that is rich in tradition, and the University Hospital Mannheim, we unite two strong partners. Every year, we offer a wide range of state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to around 52,000 inpatients and day patients and 212,000 outpatients. In 30 specialist clinics and institutes, 5,000 employees are equally committed to patient care, research and teaching.

The Department of Immunobiochemistry at the Heidelberg University, Medical Faculty Mannheim searches for a

Scientist / Postdoctoral-fellow (m/f/i) in the Excellence cluster Synthimmune

in full time, with an initial contract of 2 years.

Our department (head: Prof. Dr. Adelheid Cerwenka) focuses on the research of (innate) immune cells and their exploitation in the immunotherapy for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Your responsibilities:

• Exciting research project in the field of (innate) immunology (e.g. Natural Killer cells, macrophages and cancer)
• Develop and advance a research project including the following methods: analysis of gene expression using large scale screening technologies, microfluidic analysis and in silico studies
• Support of projects of the Department of Immunobiochemistry, (knowledge e.g. in bioinformatics would be an advantage)

Your profile:

• Doctorate e.g. in biochemistry, biology or medicine
• Scientific curiosity, enthusiasm for science, project management skills, team player
• Experience in research in biochemistry/immunology/cell biology is desirable

We offer:

• A versatile range of tasks with high responsibility
• An open-minded, international and highly motivated team
• Support for combining family and career
• Support of your personal and career development by internal training programs of the Heidelberg University
• Remuneration according to the provisions of the Civil Service Collective Agreement of the Federal States (TV-L)
• Pensions for the civil service (VBL)

We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualification will be given priority.

Kontakt

Please apply at https://bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/4945/Description/1

For further information contact Prof. Adelheid Cerwenka at [email protected], 0621/383-71504.

Please send your complete application with CV and a reference address in one pdf-file to Prof. Dr. Adelheid Cerwenka, e-mail: [email protected]

Application deadline: 16 February 2026; Kennziffer: 894-192

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