MEDIZINISCHE FAKULTÄT UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM MAGDEBURG A. ö. R.

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) – Medical Department for Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy Magdeburg Center for Cell and Immune Therapy

Third-party funding

The Faculty of Medicine of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, in close collaboration with the University Hospital Magdeburg, is a leading center for translational biomedical research in Germany. Major research priorities include Immunology, Cell and Immunotherapy, and Neurosciences.

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) to join our internationally active research program in immune metabolism, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and next-generation cellular immunotherapies.

Our group combines cutting-edge basic immunology with investigator-initiated clinical trials in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy. Through close integration of laboratory and clinical research, we aim to translate mechanistic discoveries into innovative immunotherapeutic strategies for patients with hematological malignancies and immune-mediated diseases.

Our research has been published in leading international journals including The Lancet, The Lancet Neurology, Blood, Journal of Hepatology, and Journal of Hematology and Oncology. We are looking for ambitious scientists who aspire to perform research at the highest international level and pursue an academic career.

The successful candidate will become part of the Magdeburg Center for Cell and Immune Therapy (MAzI), an interdisciplinary research platform integrating basic science, translational immunology, GMP manufacturing, and investigator-initiated clinical trials in cellular immunotherapy.

Research Project

The position is embedded within the Collaborative Research Center/Transregio SFB/TRR 221 and focuses on mechanisms of immune regulation and tolerance following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with translational extensions toward antigen-specific cellular therapies such as CAR-T cells.

A particular emphasis is placed on understanding how metabolic programming regulates T-cell fitness, persistence, and exhaustion and how these pathways can be therapeutically targeted to improve transplantation outcomes and next-generation cellular immunotherapies.

We offer:

• an internationally visible translational research program
• participation in innovative, high-impact research projects
• close interaction with clinician scientists and access to unique patient cohorts
• state-of-the-art technologies-
• a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment
• opportunities for national and international collaborations
• strong support for scientific independence and career development
• a family-friendly and supportive working environment
• Work and family in harmony: Through Klinikzwerge, childcare may be available, subject to availability.

Living in Magdeburg:

• Magdeburg offers affordable housing, excellent research infrastructure, a high quality of life, and excellent transport connections to Berlin and other major German cities.

Your Responsibilities:

• design and lead an independent translational research project
• actively participate in the scientific development of MAZI
• contribute to the supervision of MSc, MD, and PhD students
• collaborate with national and international research partners
• present research findings at international conferences
• publish results in leading peer-reviewed journals
• contribute to grant applications and collaborative research initiatives

Your Profile:

• PhD in Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• excellent publication record, including at least two first-author (or shared first-author) original research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Applicants with publications in leading journals will be particularly encouraged to apply.
• strong background in one or more of the following fields: Tumor immunology | Cellular immunotherapy | Immune metabolism | T-cell biology | Gene editing | Stem cell transplantation
• experience with murine models is highly desirable (FELASA B/C certification is an advantage)
• excellent written and spoken English (German language skills are not required)
• we particularly encourage applications from scientists with a strong commitment to scientific excellence and the ambition to establish an independent academic career.

Terms and Conditions:

• Salary: The salary group E 13 according to “ Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder.” awaits you.
• **Appointment:**The position is available immediately. The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible, but no later than December 2026. The appointment is funded until December 2029.
• **Work Location:**Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg A.ö. R., Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
• Application Deadline: 04.09.2026.

For further questions, please contact Mr. Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Mougiakakos at 0391-67-13266 or at dimitrios.mougiakakos@med.ovgu.de

Your application:

Please submit your application as a single PDF including:

• letter of motivation
• curriculum vitae
• complete publication list
• contact details of two academic referees

online application

by E-Mail:

bewerbung@med.ovgu.de - (Reference number: 511-2026)

by Post:

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Faculty of Medicine Personnel Division - Recruiting Reference number: 511-2026 Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg

If you have an international vocational or academic qualification, your application must be accompanied by a certificate evaluation from theCentral Office for Foreign Education (KMK). If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you will need to apply for one if your application is successful.

The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification