The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team in investigating the mechanisms of immune response in health and disease.

Your position and department:

The position is embedded in the biomarker discovery chapter at Roche Diagnostics R&D.

You will be part of a team of engineers, technicians and researchers under the supervision of the Principal Investigators to design, execute, and analyze experiments aimed at understanding the molecular and cellular basis of immune regulation.

We work closely together with teams in other departments on multiple topics. Therefore, a high degree of flexibility is part of our everyday life. We also focus on our culture, which is based on trust, transparent communication, team spirit and having fun at work.

In this position, you will:

• Design, execute and analyze experiments investigating immune response in vitro and in vivo, using single-cell technologies such as single-cell RNA sequencing and/or flow cytometry.

• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods

• Develop and optimize experimental protocols and techniques

• Communicate scientific progress through internal meetings, scientific conferences and publications

• Commit to work with a proactive mindset and in close collaboration with a team of experts and project members in order to effectively advance projects

Who you are:

You are a candidate who wants to influence your own development. You are looking for a company offering the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

You qualify for this position with the following prerequisites:

• You have successfully completed a PhD in immunology, molecular biology, or a related field

• You hold a strong background in cellular and molecular immunology, including experience w ith flow cytometry, ELISA/IGRA, qPCR, and cell culture techniques

• Your Hands on experience with peptide or antibody display technologies is a plus

• Your experience with animal models of immune-mediated diseases is beneficial

• You are proficient in data analysis and statistical methods, particularly with experience analyzing single-cell data

• You have a track record of peer-review publications in your field of expertise

• You effectively combine programming skills in bioinformatics tools like R, git, bash, Python with bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of large datasets from various omics technologies, (preferably single cell omics)

• Your understanding of statistical concepts such as statistical testing and their application comes natural

• You are a curious and quick learner who likes to develop into new fields, roles and responsibilities

This position will be filled with effect September 2023 and is limited to 2 years with the possibility to extend.

Have we aroused your interest?

Do your expectations coincide with ours?

Then we look forward to receiving your application (Cover letter, CV, certificates and contact information for three references). Before sending your application, please note that no further documents can be added subsequently.

Apply for this position by June 30th, 2023

# If we are convinced, a telephone interview will take place

# If you also manage to convince us here, the last step is an interview and presentation in the Penzberg area

Work location: Penzberg

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Do you need more support?

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions. Please send an email to

germany.talent_acquisition@roche.com

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche at Penzberg, near Munich, employs more than 7,000 people. The site is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and the only Roche site with research, development and production for both Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof. From your beginning with Roche, our motivated team will welcome and support you. Numerous opportunities for personal development, flexible work hours, attractive compensation packages and special family assistance programs are available.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.