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The IMMediate Advanced Clinician Scientist – Program

The IMMediate Advanced Clinician Scientist (ACS) – Program is a structured qualification program that fosters long-term and reliable career paths to board certified physicians who, in addition to their clinical activities, engage in basic, translational or clinical research in the interdisciplinary field of immunology. IMMediate is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Objectives of the program

• Promoting excellence in research on immune-mediated diseases
• Enabling a flexible combination of research and patient care for board-certified physicians
• Creating an integrative and interdisciplinary network of Advanced Clinician Scientists (ACS)
• Ensuring the scientific and clinical independence of participants by offering prospects for a permanent position in academic medicine

Scientific Focus

• Immunology, oncology, and cell research within the Faculty of Medicine’s profile areas
• Understanding common principles of immune-mediated diseases and advancing mechanistic insights
• Promoting synergies and collaborations between ACS from various disciplines, concentrating on functional, phenotypical and transcriptional analysis of immune reactions

What We Offer

• Six-year ACS position: Benefit from a structured six-year position with 50% protected time for research and additional funding for personnel, consumables, travel and more. This setup enables you to focus on both, patient care and research endeavors.
• Tailored qualification and mentoring program: Benefit from a comprehensive individual qualification program designed to enhance leadership skills, team science, future skills and science communication. The program includes:

– A tailored curriculum for leadership and academic competencies

– EQUIP courses and events offered by the Office of the Dean for Research

– Peer and individual coaching sessions

– Structured mentoring by a personal fellowship committee

– Personal mentoring by two career mentors

• Flexible career development: Take advantage of flexible career measures designed to help you to efficiently gain academic independence and to foster your professional growth.
• Integration into an internationally recognized research profile: Become part of Freiburg’s renowned research profile on immune-mediated diseases and interact with world-leading scientists and innovative projects.
• Access to advanced resources: Utilize cutting-edge technology platforms, core facilities, clinical study centers, data management facilities, and biobanks to ensure you have the tools and resources necessary for groundbreaking research.

What We Expect

Your Profile:

• Board-certified physician, preferably in a clinical leadership position (eg (functional) senior physician)
• German medical license (Approbation) or permission to practice medicine in Germany
• Proven research profile in immunology aligned with the host department/institute’s goals
• Currently or leading a scientific research group
• Completed habilitation or habilitation expected soon
• Successful acquisition of third-party funds
• Active participation in teaching and mentoring medical students and junior scientists
• Willingness to act as a role model for aspiring clinician scientists

What we expect from your department/institute:

• Funding for clinical position (50%)
• Securing protected time for research (50%)
• Provision of necessary infrastructure and resources
• Ongoing support and long-term career prospects within the department/institute

Application

Request the information sheets (one for the candidate’s application and one for the recommendation letter by the hosting department/institute) and the application form by sending an e-mail to immediate@uniklinik-freiburg.de.

Please note:

The application process occurs in two stages:

• Stage 1: Submission of applications by potential ACS candidates working on the topic of immune-mediated diseases. Separate submission of the recommendation letter/declaration of support.
• Stage 2: Pre-selected candidates from stage 1 present their scientific project and career development plan to the Selection Committee. It is mandatory for the director of the hosting department/institute to participate and to answer any questions from the Selection Committee, eg in respect of long-term career endpoints for the ACS in her*his department/institute.

Life in Freiburg

• Excellent research infrastructure: Freiburg boasts an outstanding research infrastructure and international visibility in the field of immune-mediated diseases. The city is home to leading research institutions and offers access to cutting-edge technology and facilities.
• High quality of life: Freiburg is renowned for its high quality of life, offering a rich cultural scene and beautiful scenic surroundings. Residents can enjoy a variety of cultural events, outdoor activities and a vibrant city life in an environmentally conscious and sustainable urban setting.
• Strong networking opportunities: Freiburg provides strong networking opportunities with other leading research institutions and companies in the region. This fosters innovation, and the advancement of scientific research and clinical practice.

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