Postdoc position (m/f/d) in human microbiome and microbiology research IKMB

Job title:

Postdoc position (m/f/d) in human microbiome and microbiology research IKMB

Company:

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

Job description

Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB) and Institute of Experimental Medicine (IEM) at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (CAU)Start in our teamWe are looking for professional and competent support to start 1st October 2025, limited for 2 years.What we offer:

• The salary will be based on the German E 13 TV-L scale (100%), if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled
• A full-time employment, currently 38.5 hours/week; a part-time employment may be possible within the framework of certain working time models
• You can find more attractive UKSH benefits here:

Your role:

• We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to lead evolutionary, genomic, metagenomic and/or functional analyses of human gut bacterial communities and species
• The project will involve the use and development of computational (potentially experimental) tools to analyse the evolution and function of bacterial features at different scales, from bacterial cellular components to strain community compositions
• The candidate will leverage data from worldwide and clinical cohorts
• We will discuss together on how to best design a project that will pursue this research agenda while also fits with the career objectives of the fellow

Your profile:

• We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a Ph.D in microbiome, genomics, host-microbe interaction, microbiology, ecology & evolution, or a related field
• Candidates with an M.D. interested in pursuing an academic path are greatly encouraged to apply
• A strong background in bioinformatics, including experience with the analysis of genomics and/or NGS data, and/or strong expertise in culturomics and microbiology are desired
• Additional expertise in systems biology and/or statistics is a plus
• Fluency in English (especially for oral communication and paper writing) is required

We are looking forward to your application including a CV (max. 5 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages). If possible, include in your cover letter the names and contact info for a maximum of 2 references. Please submit your application until 31st July 2025, indicating the reference number 26791.Additional information:For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Mathieu Groussin at m.groussin@ikmb.uni-kiel.deCampus KielVeröffentlicht am: 23.06.2025Standort:Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, DE, 24105Anstellungsart:Befristung:26791Stichwörter:26791Arbeiten am Universitätsklinikum der ZukunftDas Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) verbindet internationale Spitzenforschung mit interdisziplinärer Krankenversorgung. Wir sind einziger Maximalversorger und größter Arbeitgeber des Landes. Unsere rund 17.000 Mitarbeitenden stellen eine höchst individuelle Versorgung sicher – unverzichtbar für die Menschen in Schleswig-Holstein.*Das UKSH und seine Töchter folgen den Grundsätzen der Chancengleichheit, wir schätzen Vielfalt. Darum begrüßen wir ausdrücklich Bewerbungen von allen Mitgliedern der Gesellschaft. Kontinuierlich arbeiten wir an der Gleichstellung aller Geschlechter.Campus KielVeröffentlicht am: 23.06.2025Standort:Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, DE, 24105Ausschreibungsnummer: 26791Haben Sie Fragen?Ihr Kontakt zu uns: Prof. Dr. Mathieu Eddy Groussin # 0431 – 500 15198Recruiter: Jessica Puton # 0431 – 500 11191 # https://rmkcdn.Benefits am UKSHStellensegment: Medical Research, Clinical Research, Biology, Molecular Biology, Research, Healthcare, Science

Expected salary

Location

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Job date

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:22:51 GMT

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