PhD student (all genders) in Immunology (Autoimmune disease)

This immunological and translational project will be conducted in collaboration with academic partners within the Collaboratve Research Centre 1700 funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.

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 T cells and tissue cells that drive disease pathogenesis. In a translational approach, we will use preclinical models and clinical specimens and data to develop and validate novel treatments.

Advanced immunological, cell and molecular biological methods and bioinformatics 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, tissue studies with spatial and multiplex techniques and a preclinical model.

Your tasks:

• conception, execution, analysis and documentation of experiments
• literature review
• scientific writing
• presentation

This position is to be filled with 65% of the regular weekly working hours and initially limited to three years in accordance with the WissZeitVG.

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

• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

We live diversity and value variety

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

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