Scientist Target Identification and Selection*

Permanent employee, Full-time · Tuebingen (Germany)

Overview
We are currently seeking a Scientist Target Identification and Selection* to support our team in the research and development of innovative immunotherapeutic products. You will work in Tuebingen (Germany) in an interdisciplinary environment with colleagues from all research and preclinical/ clinical development departments.  
Your mission
The job profile is focused on the target identification & selection for precision medicine, which will involve but is not limited to these tasks: 
 
  • You will be responsible for the identification and selection of novel tumor-specific HLA ligands to fuel Immatics’ internal and partnered target pipelines. 
  • You will utilize Immatics’ powerful XPRESIDENT® target discovery platform to analyze a broad range of patient-individual as well as population-based Omics datasets (peptidomics, transcriptomics, genomics) and you will further research and include available relevant data into your selection process. 
  • You will join an interdisciplinary team of bioinformaticians, scientists and technology experts to develop new selection strategies. You will evaluate and support the integration of new technologies that will further optimize our target selection process. 
  • You will identify the best immunotherapy targets for each tumor indication and patient. 
Your profile
You hold a PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medicine, Pharmacy or have been comparably educated, ideally with a track record in cancer biology and/ or immunotherapy. You show a high motivation to translate your scientific findings into clinical development and application and enjoy working with datasets from different scientific disciplines. Ideally, you have previous experience in mass spectrometry and its related Omics fields. Knowledge in next generation sequencing, large-scale data analysis and/ or relational databases is also of advantage. You take careful processing and documentation of your results for granted. Your scientific excellence, analytical competence and communication skills in English enable you to successfully contribute to projects as part of an interdisciplinary team and to present your work internally or to external partners from the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. 
 
You embrace rapidly changing requirements with an open mind and show a high degree of flexibility in an environment which is marked by a constant striving for excellence. Your motivation is driven by your passion for innovation and science. You approach tasks in a structured, reliable and foresighted manner, combined with an elevated level of individual responsibility and strong social skills. 
Why us?
We are a committed and inspired team and cherish the collegial, highly motivated, and family-friendly atmosphere within Immatics. Our culture allows for a high level of originality, independent thinking, and initiative. We believe in supporting our employees’ professional and social skills: We enable them to join conferences and trainings as well as to enjoy our Immatics benefits – e.g., job bike, job ticket, Health Programs, childcare benefits, relocation allowance, Company summer and winter events. 
Notice
*We value diversity and inclusion. Immatics N.V. and all Immatics subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 
About us
Immatics combines the discovery of true targets for cancer immunotherapies with the development of the right T cell receptors with the goal of enabling a robust and specific T cell response against these targets. This deep know-how is the foundation for our pipeline of Adoptive Cell Therapies and TCR Bispecifics as well as our partnerships with global leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Operating from Tuebingen, Munich and Houston, we are committed to delivering the power of T cells and to unlocking new avenues for patients in their fight against cancer. For more detailed information, visit www.immatics.com.
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