Independent Junior Research Group Leader

The Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine Tübingen (IMIT), a partner of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), is seeking applications for a DZIF-funded Independent Junior Research Group Leader (m/f/d) in the field of healthcare-associated bacterial pathogens.

This Junior Research Group (JRG) will be appointed for a five-year period with the goal of advancing research in areas such as:

• Genome-based epidemiology
• Antibiotic resistance
• Virulence and immune evasion mechanisms
• Microbiota interaction
• Outbreak modeling
• Infection control of major healthcare-associated bacterial pathogens, particularly from the ESKAPE pathogens group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an independent research group within the DZIF and contribute to central projects related to healthcare-associated infections.
• Engage in basic and translational research within IMIT’s highly interactive, interdisciplinary environment.
• Collaborate with the Cluster of Excellence EXC2124 and other German Research Council-funded networks focused on microbial control and infection.
• Support and integrate with existing Tübingen-based research networks and contribute to new research initiatives currently being developed.

Qualifications:

• MD (preferred) or PhD in a relevant field.
• A record of successful research funding and publications.
• Strong motivation and commitment to pursuing an academic career in infection research.
• Expertise in one or more of the following research areas:
  • Genome-based epidemiology
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Pathogen virulence and immune evasion
  • Interaction with microbiota
  • Outbreak modeling
  • Infection control

Opportunities and Support:

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen offers:

• Cutting-edge research opportunities with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and technologies.
• Substantial core funding to support personnel and operational costs.
• A collaborative environment within the DZIF and other research networks.

Application Process:

The University is committed to promoting gender equality in research and encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled candidates will be given preference if they have comparable qualifications.

Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF (max. 10 MB):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications and teaching experience
• Certificates/diplomas
• Research statement outlining plans for collaboration within DZIF and IMIT.

Submit your application to Dr. Agnieszka Mitulski at agnieszka-elzbieta.mitulski@uni-tuebingen.de by November 4, 2024.

For more information, please visit:

• DZIF: www.dzif.de
• IMIT: www.imit.uni-tuebingen.de
• Cluster of Excellence EXC2124: www.controlling-microbes.com

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen is an equal opportunity employer.