Master's thesis in the field of cell biology and cell analysis

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI , we bring together the expertise of our employees to drive medical progress. Our focus is on cell and gene therapy, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, molecular and immune diagnostics, and other innovative topics. We are the professional home for scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who work together in the service of health.

Would you like to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain exciting insights into interdisciplinary cutting-edge research? Then you’ve come to the right place!

The Fraunhofer IZI has a branch office in Erfurt (Herman-Hollerith-Straße 3) at the Fraunhofer Center Erfurt (FZE). For this group at the FZE, we are looking for a Master's student to work on a thesis as soon as possible . The FZE develops methods for the precision analysis of cells based on principles and techniques from analytical chemistry, biotechnology and biophysics.

What you will do

The Master's thesis is part of a project that aims to employ a multifaceted analysis of blood samples via Real-time Deformability Cytometry (RT-DC). Robust workflows for the characterization of solid blood components (e.g., erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets) in blood samples using fluorescence-assisted RT-DC measurements will be established. By developing and applying defined staining protocols, you will generate high-quality datasets that will then serve as training data for neural networks, which are being developed to allow for quick, precise and label-free classification of blood cells.

Your tasks will include :

• Preparation and processing of human blood samples using standardized protocols
• Performance of RT-DC measurements on blood samples with fluorescence labeling
• Development of staining and analysis workflows to distinguish between different blood cells
• Data analysis and curation for the training of machine learning models

What you bring to the table

What you can expect

The duration of the project is flexible and depends on your university’s requirements and your personal schedule. Please note : We cannot offer financial compensation for thesis work. However, you can expect an exciting research topic and intensive scientific supervision.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Interested? Apply online via our career portal now. We look forward to getting to know you!

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Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI

Requisition Number : 81399                Application Deadline :