LMU Klinikum München: PostDoc in Precision Immunotherapy / Antibody Engineering (m/f/d), Munich, Bavaria, Germany

LMU Klinikum München (Hospital of the University of Munich) is hiring a PostDoc in Precision Immunotherapy / Antibody Engineering (m/f/d) in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, requiring a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a comparable field. This LMU antibody engineering postdoc is based in the Klein Lab. Application deadline: Swift.

Job Details

Organization: LMU Klinikum München (Hospital of the University of Munich)

Reference Number: 2026-K-0416

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Workplace: Campus Innenstadt

Institution: Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik im Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital

Department: Research – Klein Lab at the CCRC & Gene Center LMU

Working Hours: Full time

Date of Entry: At the earliest possible date

Application Deadline: Swift

Qualification: PhD / Doctorate in Biology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology

Experience: Postdoctoral (early-career; Freshers eligible as recent doctorates)

Antibody Engineering Postdoc Job Description

As an LMU antibody engineering postdoc in the research group of Prof. Christoph Klein, you will join a translational research program and with the option to take on a leadership role. You will be involved in a precision immunotherapy program based on an innovative conditional strategy (“AND-GATE”) to target cancer and immune cells. This includes the engineering, production and purification of novel recombinant antibody formats, the setup and optimization of in vitro and in vivo functional assays, and the further development of our iPSC-derived organoid system for patient-specific therapy testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering, production and purification of novel recombinant antibody formats
  • Setup and optimization of in vitro and in vivo functional assays
  • Further development of the iPSC-derived organoid system for patient-specific therapy testing
  • Helping to plan and coordinate ongoing experiments
  • Preparing scientific data for publication and grant applications
  • Supporting the scientific supervision of junior researchers

Eligibility Criteria

  • Completed PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a comparable field
  • Early-career postdoctoral appointment (Freshers eligible as recent doctorates)

Required Skills for the LMU Antibody Engineering Postdoc

  • Solid experience in antibody engineering, protein expression and purification (e.g., FPLC)
  • Solid experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques
  • Solid experience in iPSC cultivation and/or differentiation into immune cell types
  • Experience with in vitro or in vivo functional assays and multi-omics data analysis is an advantage
  • The ability to work independently, as well as in an interdisciplinary and international team
  • A structured, meticulous and solution-oriented working style
  • Excellent English skills; German skills are an advantage

Additional Information

Funding: The position is initially funded for two years. Subject to a positive scientific re-evaluation, an extension is possible.

Employment: Employment according to the German public-sector collective agreement (TV-L), including annual leave and additional benefits in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Offers and services of the employer: Further education and training; Job ticket; Company pension scheme; Discounts; Childcare services; Staff accommodation (if available); Mobile work (if suitable).

Working environment: An innovative and challenging position within the research group of Prof. Christoph Klein, operating at the interface of translational immunotherapy, stem cell biology and precision medicine. An international and interdisciplinary research environment, supported by close collaboration with academic and industrial partners within an established research network. Close collaboration with basic scientists, bioinformaticians and clinician scientists on two complementary translational projects. A collaborative, supportive and inspiring working environment that encourages scientific independence.

Contact: Mr. Dr. Nickels, Philipp, +49 89 4400 57109

Application format: Please use the Online-Form for your application.

Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs cannot be refunded. Please note that we cannot reimburse travel expenses incurred through interviews. We ask you for your understanding that postal applications will not be returned, but will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. The data usage information also applies to postal applications.

About LMU Klinikum München

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 48 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harbouring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with around 12.000 employees.

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Please use the Online-Form to apply for the LMU antibody engineering postdoc. Application deadline: Swift.