Postdoctoral Researcher – Translational Oral Biofilm Research (m/f/d)

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
📍 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 26, 2026

Job Description

  • Establish, standardize, and validate advanced in vitro biofilm models (mono-/multi-species; static/dynamic; surface/material models)

  • Develop ex vivo approaches using clinically relevant samples in close coordination with dental partners

  • Design and conduct mechanistic experiments addressing biofilm ecology, dysbiosis/homeostasis, interaction networks, and effects of microbiome-modulating strategies

  • Apply state-of-the-art microbiological methods (aerobic/anaerobic culture, quantitative assays, imaging/analytics as appropriate) and coordinate microbiome sequencing/omics with core facilities

  • Establish a state-of-the-art biofilm lab, develop SOPs, quality control processes, and ensure reproducibility

  • Work closely with clinical collaborators; publish results, contribute to grant applications, and present at conferences

  • Supervise students/PhD candidates as appropriate
  • PhD (or equivalent) in microbiology, infe...
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    Job Details

    • Location Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Life Scientists
    • Posted Date June 26, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 05, 2026