Postdoc

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• The project the postdoc will work on is focused on understanding how some parasite strains can infect a host and persist for months, whereas other strains are cleared by the immune system after two weeks. The aim of the project is to compare infection between phenotypically different strains in mice on a single cell level and analyse differences between parasites and infected host cells.
• The postdoc will use bulk and single cell RNAseq approaches followed by experimental studies for validation.
• It is a multifaceted project that allows the postdoc to dive into an open field of discovery and to learn a broad spectrum of techniques, ranging from bioinformatics and genetic engineering to molecular biology and immunology.
• Training and skill development are a core part of the project and the project is suitable for candidates with strengths in either wet lab or computational work.

• We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in studying host-parasite interactions.
• Applicants should have a doctorate in biology, with a focus on molecular biology and genetics and experience in bioinformatics.
• A background in infectious diseases is a plus (ideally: parasitology).
• Applications from women, minorities, first-generation academics, and international candidates are encouraged.