Senior Scientist (m/f/d)
Reference: LG-2025-01
Institution: LIT – Leibniz-Institute for Immunotherapy
Location: Regensburg, Germany
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Type: Full-time (40.1 hrs/week), initially limited to 2 years (extension possible)
Salary: TV-L EG 14
Application Deadline: June 29, 2025
Website: https://lit.eu
Apply via: Online Application Portal
About LIT
The Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy (LIT) is a biomedical research center focusing on translational immunology in cancer, transplant rejection, and autoimmunity. LIT has its own GMP labs and strong collaborations with the University and University Hospital of Regensburg, enabling direct clinical application of research findings.
Position Overview
Join the Division of Functional Immune Cell Modulation led by Prof. Luca Gattinoni, working on advanced T cell therapies. You will lead research on T cell self-renewal and multipotency to enhance CAR- and TCR-engineered cancer immunotherapies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead in vivo studies in mouse models of adoptive T cell therapy
T cell isolation, engineering, and culture (viral/non-viral platforms)
High-dimensional flow cytometry, cytotoxicity, cytokine multiplexing, and bioenergetics (e.g., Seahorse)
Imaging, luciferase reporter assays, confocal microscopy
Prepare samples for omics: RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, scRNA-seq, TCR-seq, metabolomics
Co-supervise students
Requirements
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field
3+ years of postdoc experience
Expertise in T cell biology, gene editing, and mouse models
Record of high-impact publications
Strong team leadership and communication skills
Fluent in English
We Offer
State-of-the-art facilities and strong funding
International and collaborative environment
Flexible work hours, flat hierarchies
Job ticket, family-friendly policies
Equal Opportunity Statement
Women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please indicate disability status in your application.
Contact
For inquiries, contact:
Prof. Dr. Luca Gattinoni
✉️ luca.gattinoni@ukr.de
Note: Interview travel costs cannot be reimbursed.
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