PhD student (all genders) in Immunology

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PhD student (all genders) in Immunology

Main tasks

Our project aims at elucidating the pathogenesis of autoimmune liver diseases in order to develop specific therapies for these conditions.

The focus is on the interactions between different immune and tissue cells that drive disease pathogenesis. In a translational approach, we will use preclinical and clinical models, specimens and data to develop and validate novel treatments.

Advanced immunological, cell and molecular biological methods will be used to address autoimmune pathogenesis in vitro and in vivo to promote clinical translation of novel treatments .

Essential methods are flow cytometry, single-cell studies, R-based data analysis, and tissue studies with spatial and multiplex techniques.

• Your duties include conception, execution, analysis and documentation of experiments, literature review, scientific writing and presentation
• This immunological and translational project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, and will be conducted in collaboration with an academic partner abroad.
• The duration of employment is 3 years, with possibilty for extension. The position is to be filled with 65 % of the weekly working hours.

Your Profile

• Final degree in biology, life sciences or comparable science (diploma, master, or equivalent)
• Sound immunological and cell biological skills and knowledge
• Preferably, immunological experience
• High interest in basic research, appreciating interdisciplinary cooperation with international cooperation partners, ability to work independently as well as a part of an interdisciplinary research group
• Communication skills in German or English

Immunity status

Please note that employment is only possible if there is complete proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus in accordance with the applicable (legal and medical) requirements.

You must provide proof of this by means of appropriate documents (. vaccination certificate) before commencing employment.

Our Offer

• Regular pay according to TVöD / VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts
• 30 days of vacation; possibility of special leave
• Central location : Our clinic is centrally located at the beautiful Eppendorfer Park
• Sustainable travel : subsidies for the "Deutschlandticket" and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the team; structured induction training
• Opportunity to actively shape and develop the working environment within the framework of our employee program (UKE INside).
• Family-friendly working environment : cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers
• Healthy and varied lunch break : In addition to our canteen, there is a rich selection of culinary offerings just a few steps away, for example the "Health Kitchen" cafés and bistros, as well as other snack bars, bakers, a supermarket, etc.

Contact

Contact to the department

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Johannes Herkel

Recruiting contact

Recruiting Team

49 (0) 40 7410-52599

About us

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, 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 disability with equal aptitude, competence and professional performance will be given priority.

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