The Institute of Virology focuses on research of viruses that cause life-threatening and often chronic diseases in humans. A major aim of our research activities is the establishment of relevant experimental model systems that advance the understanding of mechanisms of diseases caused by viruses and their treatment and prevention.

Numerous viruses exist that are able to invade the brain and persist in this organ, causing serious neurological damage. The blood-brain-barrier poses a major challenge to drug therapy of viral infections of the brain, since it restricts access of compounds to the brain. The development of novel therapeutic strategies against viral diseases of the brain requires systems enabling early evaluation of the passage of drug candidates to the brain and their efficacy.

The goal of this project is the development of cell culture models of the blood-brain-barrier for infection by neurotropic viruses like TBE (tick-borne encephalitis). In the next step these cell culture models will be applied to monitor the passage of antiviral drug candidates through the blood-brain-barrier.

This project will be performed in collaboration with the Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology (InstMikroBioBw), which is a scientific center of competence for biological medical defense. The InstMikroBioBw has long-standing expertise in translational research of infectious diseases of the brain. Research will be performed in state-of-the-art bio safety laboratories (up to and including BSL3).

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc keen to establish and validate this important cell culture model for antiviral drug testing. The project is initially scheduled to run until 31.12.2025.

What we offer you
work-life balance flexible working hours & working-time models continuous education and training 30 days annual leave on-site health management service	home office options on-site nursery & holiday care elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket

Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Provided that the prerequisites are fulfilled, a salary level up to E 13 is possible. Social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD). The position is (initially) limited until 31.12.2025, under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we require further documents from you regarding the recognition of the degree. Please request the recognition as early as possible.