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Institution Faculty of Medicine - Institute of Anatomy Dept 1 Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date 01.04.2026 Application deadline 2026-01-31

SFB/TRR 425 DEFINE brings together leading scientists in medicine (dermatology, pediatrics, internal medicine and surgery), molecular biology, immunology, biomedicine, and systems research to investigate fundamental mechanisms underlying development of diseases related to desmosome disorders.

Within the scope of this SFB/TRR several projects of the Department of Vegetative Anatomy of the LMU in Munich were approved. The head of department, who is co-speaker of the SFB/TRR 425, will carry out the project B04: "Stabilisation of keratinocyte adhesion in pemphigus"

In this project we will characterise the autoantibodies which cause desmosome disorders. The main idea is thereby we want to identify new approaches to therapy.

We are looking for you:

Post-Doctoral Researcher (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• You are supposed to fulfil the research of the B04-project within the SFB/TRR 425
• Communication and coordination of the labwork related to the project B04, which has to be integrated in our ongoing labwork of the department as well as into the other projects of the SFB/TRR to be carried out in Munich.
• Prepration of the obtained data and their appropriate presentation within the SFB/TRR and at conferences

Your qualifications:

• You have acquired a doctoral degree in medicine or in natural sciences
• You are well-experienced in cell-culture, microbiological and biochemical investigations
• Strong interest in translational biomedical research, especially in autoimmune pathogenesis
• High motivation to contribute to the improvement of the treatment of autoimmune diseases
• You are a team-player and interested in interdisciplinary work
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of German is an advantage

Benefits:

• We offer a scientific challenging position in a highly motivated team
• Close exchange with the researchers working in this multidisciplinary research consortium
• You will work in a modern lab provided with excellent technical equipment, e.g. Confocal-, STED-, Atomic-Force-Microscopy, Electron Microscopy
• Salary according to German Public Service Guidelines ()
• Your workplace is located in the city-center of Munich and easily accessibly by public-transport
• Compatibility of science and family (flexible working hours, family service of the LMU etc.)
• Additional offers of the LMU: job-ticket in public transport, health- and sport-program, discounted tickets for cultural events etc.

The position is limited in duration in accordance to the funding period for 3 years and 9 months. The application for prolongation of the consortium is planned.

Also possible in a part-time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Submit your application by 31st Jan 2026 in a pdf-file to:

If further information about the position or the scientific work is needed in advance, please contact Prof. Dr. Jens Waschke, Tel .

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