The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), in cooperation with LMU Munich, is offering the following position :
PhD position (all gendres) in AI-integrated Neuroimmunology - Munich
- Job-ID : J000005804
- Contract Type : Temporary
- Employment Type : Part time
- Closing Date : 28.02.2026
- Organization : UKE_Zentrum für Molekulare Neurobiologie (ZMNH)
- Category : Research & Science
- Department : Institut für Neuroimmunologie und Multiple Sklerose (INIMS)
The position is funded by the CRC1713. Please note the unique administrative setup :
Place of Work : The research will be conducted in Munich at the Biomedical Center Munich (BMC) at the Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU).Employment Contract : The employment is formally based at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) with a permanent secondment to LMU Munich.This position is part of the Collaborative Research Centre CRC1713 (Maternal Immune Activation : Causes and Consequences). Pregnancy represents a unique natural model of immune tolerance, effectively inducing temporary remission in autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis. Our goal is to "learn pregnancy’s code" to understand these natural protective mechanisms and translate them into novel therapeutic strategies for neuroimmunologic diseases.
The PhD Project involves :
Planning and performing innovative large-scale experiments bridging human patient samples, pregnancy cohorts, and cutting-edge AI-driven analysesDecoding the molecular mechanisms of pregnancy-mediated immune suppression using high-dimensional multi-omics dataValidation of computational findings through functional laboratory experimentsDeveloping and optimizing protocols involving omics methods, immune cell assays, and flow cytometryClose collaboration with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists within a highly interdisciplinary environmentThis position is temporary for 3 years in accordance with the WissZeitVG and to be filled with 65 % of the regular weekly working hours.
Your Profile
Completed Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, or a related fieldStrong interest in computational science and AI (prior formal training is not required, but a willingness to learn is essential)Experience with immunological methods (flow cytometry, qPCR, functional assays, CRISPR / Cas9 gene editing) is beneficialFamiliarity with omics and sequencing technologies (e.g., scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, TCR- / BCR-sequencing, ChIP-seq) is advantageousExcellent teamwork, communication skills, and creativityInternational candidates are strongly encouraged to applyInterested applicants should submit their application, including a CV, motivation letter, and the contact information of two references.
Immunity status
Please note that 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.
Our Offer
Attractive compensation according to TVöD / VKASecure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaborationComprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the teamExtensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and CareersOpportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projectsSustainable travel : subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket