Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow in

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a one-year position to commence 1 March 2027 or after agreement. This project aims to determine whether a novel synthetic compound can stimulate innate immunity and enhance host defence pathways in C. elegans and thereby contribute to protection against MRSA-infection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research within host-directed antimicrobial strategies and innate immunity.
• Contribute to student supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of external funding applications.
• Lead the dissemination of research findings through scientific publications and presentations.
• Participate in other academic activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in immunology, infection biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with the maintenance and experimental use of Caenorhabditis elegans, preferably as an infection model.
• Knowledge of innate immunity and host defence pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of innate immunity and host defence pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans.
• Experience with bacterial culture and experimental microbiology.
• Experience with omics-data analysis (such as RNA-seq data).
• Experience with quantitative PCR (qPCR) and gene expression analysis.
• Experience with RNA interference (RNAi) and gene-silencing approaches.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial compounds and antimicrobial resistance.
• Experience contributing to external funding applications.
• A strong publication record relative to career stage.

Duration

• One year fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral appointment.
• Available from 1 March 2027 or after agreement.

Application Deadline

• Tuesday 24 November 2026, 23:59pm CET.