Junior Research Group Leader in Pathogenic Ecophysiology (m/f/d) in Bonn - Stellenangebot

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Junior Research Group Leader in Pathogenic Ecophysiology (m/f/d)

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Beruf:	Junior Research Group Leader in Pathogenic Ecophysiology (m/f/d)
Art der Stelle:	Arbeitsplatz
Bewerbungfrist (von - bis):	2025-05-30+02:00 -
Arbeitsantritt (von - bis):	2026-01-01+01:00 -
Anforderungen:	The University Hospital Bonn (UKB) is a maximum care hospital with more than 1,300 beds. Our more than 9,000 employees take on tasks in research, teaching and patient care as well as in public health at the highest level. In the science ranking (LOMV) and in the economic result, the UKB is number 1 of the university hospitals in NRW and in 2021 had the third highest case mix index of the university hospitals in Germany. The following full-time (38.5 hours/week) position is to be filled as soon as possible in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Microbiology of the University Hospital Bonn in collaboration with the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) of the Helmholtz Association: Junior Research Group Leader in Pathogenic Ecophysiology (m/f/d) The position will initially be installed for a period of 5 years due the projekt, starting from 01.01.2026. This junior research group leader position, based at the DZIF location in Bonn-Cologne, is assigned to the DZIF topic area “Healthcare-associated Infections” (TTU HAI) and will be located at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Microbiology (IPM) of the University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn. The junior research group will strengthen translational infection research at DZIF with a focus on innovative interventions against antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens of healthcare-associated infections. Special emphasis will be on bacterial decolonization of human pathogenic bacteria from the human gut microbiome. The candidate will further develop the field of "Pathogen Ecophysiology" to identify traits that support pathogen survival and competitiveness within the microbiome, aiming to discover potential targets for novel anti-infectives or targeted decolonization agents. Ideally, the candidate will also advance the bioreactor-based in vitro gut model established at the IPM. The candidate is expected to support central DZIF projects related to healthcare-associated infections and new anti-infectives, and to advance basic and translational research within the interactive and interdisciplinary networks of IPM and DZIF. Tasks: · Independent establishment and leadership of a junior research group · Research work in the translational infection research field of DZIF with a focus on “Pathogenic Ecophysiology” · Identification of novel targets for the selective elimination or decolonization of pathogens associated with healthcare-related infections · Further development of a bioreactor-based in vitro gut model is desired Requirements: · Completed university degree and PhD in biology, medicine, or related disciplines with a strong microbiological background · Proven expertise in working with human pathogenic bacteria and experience with strict anaerobes is expected · Several years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher with corresponding publication record and experience in obtaining third-party funding · Experience with chemostat bioreactors and multispecies co-cultivations is an advantage · Experience in the analysis and interpretation of 16S sequencing raw data, as well as experience with bacteriophages, is desirable · Strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as a high level of commitment · Willingness to participate in international conferences · Good English language skills (spoken and written) We offer: · Responsible and versatile: a job with a lot of creative freedom in a collegial team · Secure in the future: fee according to TV-L EG13 – EG14 · Flexible for families: flexible working time models, the option of a place in the company day-care center and offers for those returning from parental leave · Provision for later: company pension scheme · Clever to work: Possibility of an interest-free loan to buy an e-bike · Tailor-made education: Subsidized further education and training · Systematic start: Structured induction · Healthy at work: Numerous health promotion offers, free membership in UKBfit · Employer benefits: preferential offers for employees (corporate benefits) We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore urge relevantly qualified women to apply. Applications are treated in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and those of equal status are particularly welcome. How to apply: Do you meet our requirements and are you looking for a varied and challenging job? Do not hesitate and send your detailed application by 27.06.2025, stating the job advertisement number ST-23051. For further inquiries, Prof. Dr. Tanja Schneider (Tel.: +49 228 73-5688) will be happy to assist. Please send your complete and meaningful application documents in a single PDF file by email to: Pharmazeutische Mikrobiologie Universitätsklinikum Bonn Meckenheimer Allee 168 53115 Bonn **E-Mail: tschneider@uni-bonn.de (https://mailto:tschneider@uni-bonn.de) www.ukbonn.de/pharmazeutische-mikrobiologie (http://www.ukbonn.de/pharmazeutische-mikrobiologie/)
Arbeitszeit:	Vollzeit, befristet auf 60 Monate ,
Arbeitsort:	53127 Bonn
Chiffre:	10001-1001465518-S
Zust. Arbeitsagentur:	Agentur für Arbeit Bonn tschneider@uni-bonn.de
Firmenanschrift:	Universitätsklinikum Bonn AöR http://www.ukbonn.de Venusberg-Campus 1 Bonn 53127
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E-Mail:	tschneider@uni-bonn.de
URL:	http://www.ukbonn.de
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