Postdoc (m/f/x) - Biology of Aging

• The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)in Jena is a
• federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the
• Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft). FLI conducts internationally
• recognized, high-impact research on the biology of aging at the molecular,
• cellular, and systems levels. Scientists from around 40 countries investigate
• the mechanisms of aging to uncover its root causes and pave the way for
• strategies that promote healthy aging (www.leibniz-fli.de).

• The Leibniz Chair research group of Prof. Alessandro Cellerino (SNS Pisa/FLI)
• is seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to study fundamental biological processes
• of aging using transgenic methods in killifsh (Nothobranchius furzeri):

Postdoc (m/f/x)- Biology of Aging

Research focus of the Lab:

• The groupof Alessandro Cellerino is hosted in the FLI based on a cooperation
• agreement between Scuola Normale Superiore ( Pisa/Italy) and the FLI.
• Alessandro Cellerino isLeibniz Chairat FLI since 2020. The main interest of
• Alessandro Cellerino’s group is to use the annual fishNothobranchius furzerito
• identify fundamental biological mechansims controlling aging and focussing on
• neurobiology and comparative biology. Previous work of the group has identified
• a number of candidate conserved genes with putative roles in aging whose
• functional relevance will now be tested in transgenic models.

Your tasks:

• The candidate will generate and analyze trangenic model in killfish using
• Tol2 and/or CRISPR/Cas9:

• •Designing and performing experimental studies using animal model killifish
• •Planning and conducting animal experiments
• •Analyzing, documenting and presenting experimental data and results
• •Actively participating in scientific discussions and team meetings
• •Taking over project responsibility and manage animal experimental
• applications (TVA's)
• •Communication with animal welfare and the authorities
• •Collaborating closely within an interdisciplinary research team

Your qualifications:

• •University degree (PhD, M.D., or equivalent) in biology, life sciences, or
• biomedicine
• •prior experience with fish transgenesis and/or experimentation involving
• fish
• •FELASA certification and hands-on experience in planning and conducting
• animal experiments
• •prior experience as project leaderof animal experimental applications
• (TVA's) and communication with authorities
• •Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• •B2 Level in German language is advantageous

We offer:

• •You will become part of a world-leading research institute dedicated to the
• biology of aging and have the opportunity to join a very well-equipped Lab with
• an international team
• •You will have access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is
• embedded in theBeutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative
• research.
• •The offered position is integrated in the FLI PostDoc Network. The Network
• promotes interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic
• scientists, and bioinformaticians and supports career development and
• postdoctoral training courses.
• •The contract conditions and the salary will be according to the collective
• labor agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany
• (TV-L E13)
• •Furthermore, we offer flexible working time, a family friendly working
• environment that provides a healthy work-life balance, company health
• management including support for child care solutions anddual career options.

Application:

Please apply online through the FLI application portal by 01.11.2026.

• FLI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity. It
• aims to increase the proportion of underrepresented groups in case of equal
• suitability. All qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, age,
• sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
• status, or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for
• employment.