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1 Required fields * JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title*: The name of the job (e.g. Jr. Systems Engineer, Maintenance Technician) Post-doctoral researcher Job Summary*: A summary of the job (e.g. Manages project systems engineers.) Experienced post-doctoral immunologist/biologist max 1000 characters Job Description: A description of the job (e.g. Member of team of engineers assigned to Accounting Department. Updates and modifies existing applications. Performs unit testing and works as liaison to QA for overall system testing.) max 3000 characters Nr of positions available*: Indicate what is the nr. job position Experienced post-doctoral immunologist/biologist with extensive expertise in animal models of autoimmunity (immunization techniques/in vivo electroporation/imaging/histology). Familiarity with murine models of autoimmune thyroid disorders, especially Graves' disease preferred. Good spoken and written English essential, proficiency in German is an advantage. The recruited researcher will work in the framework of the Project Marie Curie IAPP "INDIGO" (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-IAPP ) which will focus on the role of the microbiome in the development of autoimmune thyroid and eye diseases. INDIGO comprises three academic institutions and two industry partners from 3 European countries (Italy, UK, Germany). In particular, the post-doc project focuses on the definition of the role of the microbiome in Graves Disease and Orbitopathy and includes modification of murine microbiome by colonization of mice with gut cultures from human disease/ segmented filamentous bacteria. 1 Main Research Field*: The main research field the job involves Sub Research Field: The sub-field the job involves Career Stage*: Indicate what is the main target group of the job vacancy: Early stage researchers (typically PhD fellowships), experienced researchers (typically Post-doctoral fellowships) or more experienced researchers (at senior level) Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc) Research Profile*: This new draft classification aims to communicate the various characteristics that researchers may have throughout their career. It describes four broad profiles that apply to all researchers, independent of Recognised Researcher (R2)

2 where they work in the private or public sector: in companies, NGOs, research institutes, research universities or universities of applied sciences. Regardless of any particular profession one can outline broad profiles that describe the different characteristics researchers may possess. First Stage Researcher (R1) (Up to the point of PhD) Recognised Researcher (R2) (PhD holders or equivalent who are not yet fully independent) R3 - Established Researcher (Researchers who have developed a level of independence) R4 - Leading Researcher (Researchers leading their research area or field) Benefits: Any benefits associated with the job (parental leave, vacation days, etc.) Vacation days: 30 days/year (industrial agreement, 26 TV-L) Parental leave: up to 3 years Educational leave: up to 5 days/year ( 3 AwbG) Comment/web site for additional job details: Free text comment. When indicating a web site providing more in depth information about the job vacancy, please try to link to pages in EN. EU Research Framework Programme The candidate must have a PhD and no more than 10 years research experience. The researcher must not have worked in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to appointment. The appointment will be on a temporary basis for 1 year (regular employment contract). Remuneration in line with EC rules for Marie Curie grant holders and equates to ~ 55,000 per annum plus up to ~ 10,500 mobility allowance. Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?* FP7/People - Marie Curie Actions Project's Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number* Number given by the EC to the grant awarded to the MCA beneficiary. It is the contractor number Advert Number: Number given by the publishing organisation to keep track of adverts published on EURAXESS Job Details Type of Contract*: The type of contract (temporary, permanent, other) Temporary Status*: full-time part-time other Full-time

3 Hours Per Week: Hours worked per week in the job (e.g. 35, 40) Company/Institute*: The company/institute where the UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM ESSEN Country*: The country where the GERMANY State/Province: The state/province where the job/research will be carried out City: The city where the job/research will be carried out Essen Postal Code: The postal code where the Street: The street where the Organisation/Institute Contact Data Organisation*: The Organisation's name UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM ESSEN Organisation/Institution Type* Academic Faculty/Department/Research Lab: The organisation's division, faculty, or department Country*: (e.g. USA, Canada) GERMANY City*: The city or town where the organisation is located (e.g. New York, Paris) Essen State/Province: The state or province (e.g. New York, Milan) Postal Code: The organisation's postal code (e.g ; L3V2J7)

4 Street: The organisation's street address (e.g. RD #2, Box 445) *: An address for either the organisation or the contact person (e.g. Website: The organisation's web site (e.g. Phone: The contact person's phone number (e.g xxxx) Mobile Phone: The contact person's mobile phone number Fax: The organisation's fax number (e.g xxxx) Application Details Envisaged Job Starting Date: Date from which the job will start (dd/mm/yyyy) 01/09/2014 Application Deadline*: Date up to which applications will be accepted 30/06/2014 (dd/mm/yyyy) How To Apply*: Preferred method for sending applications ( , via web site, etc.) Application Indicate what is the application Application website: Indicate what is the application website Please send a CV, two letters of recommendation and a statement describing your career goals and why you are the best person for the role to Anja.Eckstein@uk-essen.de Further information at utta.berchner-pfannschmidt@uni-due.de ludgate@cf.ac.uk Required Education Level (optional) Degree*: Types of degrees / education levels required for this job PhD or equivalent Degree Field*: Degree field/discipline

5 required for this job Required Research Experiences (optional) Main Research Field*: The main field of research required for this employment Research Sub Field: The sub-field of research Medicine Years of Research Experience*: Years of experience the person should have had in this research field (e.g. 2, 11) Between 4 and 10 from start of PhD or equivalent degree Required Languages (optional) Language*: Language required for the job ENGLISH Language Level* Additional Requirements Skill: Skill description (e.g. Managerial skills, communications..) Good German also beneficial? Good communication skills, experience in training other scientists. Specific Requirements: Free text comment