Clinician Scientist Young Investigator Group Leader – Microbiota in Gastritis & Gastric Can (m/w/d)

Scope of duties

· Key responsibilities include independently leading a junior research group investigating the role of microbiota in the progression from gastritis to gastric carcinoma.
· The focus will include the characterization of gastric microbiota, the interaction of Helicobacter pylori with microbiota, and the establishment and functional analysis of human gastric organoid models.
· The aim is to identify novel diagnostic biomarkers and enhance the understanding of mechanisms underlying gastric carcinogenesis.

Our requirements

· Required qualifications include an excellent medical doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., microbiology, immunology).

· Candidates must have clinical experience in the field of gastroenterology.
· At least one year of postdoctoral experience is required.
· A proven publication record is expected.
· Applicants should submit a compelling research proposal.
· Experience in molecular biology, microbiological techniques, and microbiome analyses is required.
· Knowledge of organoid models and metabolomics is desired.
· Applicants are expected to possess excellent English language skills.
· They must demonstrate strong teamwork and communication abilities.
· Candidates should be willing to contribute to teaching and junior researcher mentorship.

Our offer

· We offer an attractive research environment with access to extensive biobanks, including HelicoPTER and ERANET BAVARIA.

· Collaborations with leading institutions such as the DKFZ Heidelberg and the Munich Cancer Registry (TZM) are available.
· Support will be provided through the Munich Clinician Scientist Program of the Faculty of Medicine.
· This is a DZIF (German Center for Infection Research) funded position as part of the TTU CAIMI (Community-Acquired Infections at Mucosal Interfaces).

· Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector.