iSTAR Advanced Clinician Scientist (ACS) (all genders)

iSTAR Advanced Clinician Scientist (ACS) (all genders)

Apply for the iSTAR Advanced Clinician Scientist (ACS) role at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf.

Responsibilities

The iSTAR – Integrative Advanced Clinician Scientists Targeting Inflammatory and Infectious Disease programme supports clinician scientists in developing independence and leadership in immune‑mediated inflammatory diseases.

• Develop and execute a 6‑year research programme focussed on inflammatory or infectious diseases
• Translate basic research findings into clinical applications
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary research team
• Secure and manage third‑party funding
• Participate in the structured iSTAR‑Curriculum (leadership training, mentoring, medical training)

Qualifications

• Medical specialist certification (Facharzt/-ärztin) already obtained or to be obtained shortly
• Outstanding research profile with a focus on inflammatory or infectious diseases
• Demonstrated success in securing third‑party funding
• Strong leadership experience and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Documents to Submit (English PDF)

• CV (no more than 5 pages) including a list of major publications (highlight the 5 most important publications of the past 5 years), a list of secured third‑party funds, and note of first leadership experience
• Motivational letter describing how the proposed project will advance iSTAR’s goal of closing the lag between basic research and clinical applications, and detailing team‑oriented processes to build and advance the group
• Research proposal with time and budget plan for a 6‑year funding period (max. 5 pages)
• Letter of support from the current (and, if applicable, former) clinical mentor confirming clinical qualification
• Two additional reference letters from clinical and scientific mentors

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

Immunity Status

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.

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
• Integration into the Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology (HCTI)
• Attractive compensation according to TV‑Ärzte/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at the UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to the “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross‑professional and cross‑hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel support (Deutschlandticket 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 programmes
• A wide range of dining options in the staff restaurant and additional choices in Health Kitchen cafés, bistros, and an on‑site supermarket

Contact

• Principal Investigators: Prof. Dr. med. Samuel Huber, Prof. Dr. med. Marylyn M. Addo, Prof. Dr. med. Tobias B. Huber ( )
• Recruiting Contact: +49 (0) 40 7410‑52599

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We live diversity and value variety. We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under‑representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.