Independent Research Group Leader / CECAD bei Universität zu Köln

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Independent Research Group Leader (f/m/x)
Cluster of Excellence Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD)

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Cologne Cluster of Excellence Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD) is a unique research venture of the University of Cologne, the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), integrating over 50 research groups. The mission of CECAD is to define the common and unique molecular and cellular mechanisms how individuals age using different models (single molecule to organism), model organisms (yeast to human) to identify novel interventions that promote healthy ageing and prevent age-related disease.

YOUR TASKS

• Build up and lead a successful research team
• Build up an internationally visible research programme in areas central to aging and aging-associated diseases that strengthen and complement ongoing research in CECAD
• Willingness to further advance and build an open, welcoming environment that promotes diversity at all levels
Interest in teaching and advancing innovation in teaching would be an advantage

YOUR PROFILE

• A MD or Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences, preferentially with postdoctoral experience and an outstanding track record for current career stage in topics related to the main research areas of CECAD (see https://www.cecad.uni-koeln.de/research/research-areas)
• Research profile with possibility to strengthen local research consortia that focus on mitochondria (SFB 1218), cell death and inflammation in disease (SFB 1403, SFB TRR 1607), genome instability (FOR5504), fidelity of mRNA and protein biosynthesis (SFB 1678), and immunity and tissue re-de-generation and align with the research strategy of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Areas of particular interest are transgenerational and sex-specific mechanisms of aging and its diseases, molecular, inter-tissue communication, including central nervous control, and environmental determinants of organismal aging and disease, chronic and acute stress, and co-morbidities in cell, tissue and organismal aging and its diseases

WE OFFER

• An outstanding, diverse and international research enviroment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including imaging, proteomics, sequencing, lipidomics, metabolomics and systems neuroscience
• Close interactions between university and non-university institutions including Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research
• Close proximity to the excellent University Hospital Cologne and Clinical Trials Centre Cologne
• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
Flexible working time models

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Gender Equality Act of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome people with disabilities/special needs or of equal status.

The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited for 5 years with a potential extension of 2 more years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 15 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications (cover letter, CV, certificates, publication list, a statement on your past research achievements and future research plans) without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de .The reference number is Wiss2311-02 . The application deadline is 10.01.2024 .

For further inquiries , please contact Professor Carien Niessen ( carien.niessen@uni-koeln.de ).