iSTAR Advanced Clinician Scientist (ACS) (all genders)

Main tasks

The ‘iSTAR – integrative Advanced Clinician Scientists Targeting Inflammatory and Infectious Disease’ programme at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) supports excellent clinician scientists to develop independence and leadership in the field of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

The call is open to scientifically and clinically highly-qualified clinicians,

• who have already or will shortly receive their certification as medical specialist (Facharzt/-ärztin),
• who have a proven and outstanding research profile with a focus on inflammatory or infectious diseases,
• who have already successfully secured third-party funding.

Your Profile

Please submit all documents in one PDF file in English:

• A CV (no more than 5 pages) including (i) a list of major publications (please highlight the 5 most important publications of the past 5 years), (ii) a list of secured third-party funds, and (iii) note of first leadership experience;
• a motivational letter, including (i) how the planned project would contribute to the achievement of iSTAR’s long-term goal to close the lag between basic research and clinical applications in the field of inflammatory and infectious diseases, and (ii) which team-oriented processes the applicant would like to implement to build and advance her/his group.
• a research proposal with time and budget plan for a funding period of 6 years (max. 5 pages);
• a letter of support by the current and if applicable former clinical mentor confirming the clinical qualification;
• two additional reference letters from clinical and scientific mentors.

The review process will take place within 2-4 months.

Immunity status

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

Our Offer

• A competitive starting package and continued funding for up to 6 years
• At least 50 % protected time for research
• Participation in the structured and individualized iSTAR-Curriculum including:
  • Leadership Training: Courses and lectures appropriate to the career stage, primarily focusing on research-oriented
    leadership skills and teaching
  • High-profile Mentoring: Support in strategic career planning as well as possibilities for interdisciplinary networking, exchange and cooperation with peers and renowned scientific experts
  • Advanced medical training: Treatment of patients with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases as well as infections in clinical teams; access to patient cohorts
• Integration into the Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology (HCTI), which offers unique research networks, shared databases and biobanks, as well as disease modeling and translational platforms
• Attractive compensation according to TV-Ärzte/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket