Postdoctoral positions
We are looking for qualified, intellectually curious and highly motivated candidates holding a Ph.D. in biology, preferably in immunology, molecular biology, genomics or bio-informatics.
We are currently looking for postdoctoral fellows to join our team for the following specific funded projects.
Project I is a continuation of our recent surprise identification of a novel fungus that outcompetes the pathobiont Candida albicans (Sekeresova Kralova et al, JExMed 2024). We now aim to define the mechanistic details underlying the competition, exploring both genetic and metabolomic circuits. Moreover, we will expand our efforts to use the fungal competition for candidiasis management.
Project II is a collaborative effort with colleagues at the WIS, Tel Aviv University, and the Technion to investigate cancer cachexia and the role of myeloid immune cells and the central and peripheral nervous system. For background, please see (Goldmann, Adler et al. Cancer Discovery, 2023)
Project III is a follow-up of our published ande ongoing efforts to define epigenetic control of gene expression in microglia. Specifically, we focus on the role of cohesin-mediated looping in the control of IL-10 expression in brain macrophages as compared to peripheral macrophage populations. For this project, expertise in epigenome analysis, incl. bioinformatic processing, would be an advantage.
If one of these projects speaks to you, please contact us. Candidates do not necessarily have to be immunologists and can include individuals with computational and/or experimental backgrounds.
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WANTED : Lab manager / Technician
We are looking for a qualified lab technician / manager to help us run the critical infrastructure of our ERC-funded laboratory. In close collaboration with our students, this will include (1) the establishment of a pipeline for single-cell and bulk gene expression profiling, and (2) the meticulous maintenance of our animal colonies, including the supervision of genotyping protocols. The role requires a detail-oriented and technically proficient individual who can follow procedures and manage lab resources effectively. Suitable candidates should be assertive and energetic, have experience in molecular biology techniques, and bring curiosity to join our vibrant research team.
WANTED : Bioinformatician
We are seeking a bioinformatician to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will analyze in-house produced multi-omic data, aiming to understand contributions of selected innate immune cells to health and disease. The studies will initially be performed in collaboration with experts in the bioinformatics services of the Weizmann Institute, but we aim to optimize analysis workflows for result interpretation and clear, aesthetic graphic presentation to become independent. Requirements are proficiency in R and/or Python, a solid understanding of statistical methodologies commonly applied to biological data analysis, the ability to work and think independently, and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with a proactive and curious attitude.
Rotations
We are looking for curious highly motivated rotation students that want to join us in our efforts to study the fascinating immune system from the angle of macrophages. Depending on the actual project, you will be trained in flow cytometry, the handling of animals, analysis of pre-clinical disease models (IBD, EAE), and gene expression and epigenome profiling.
Master and PhD students
We are currently recruiting candidates for Master, PhD positions. We look for highly motivated, curiosity-driven individuals who want to join us in our efforts to decipher the complex beauty of macrophage development and function in health and pathology.