PhD student (all genders) in Immunology

Our project aims at the development of a novel therapy for autoimmune liver diseases, using an innovative medical product that increases the liver’s capability to suppress specific immune responses. The research focus will be on investigating in detail the mode-of-action of the novel therapy, using advanced immunological, as well as cell and molecular biological methods in vitro and in vivo. This work will advance the clinical translation of this novel therapeutic approach for autoimmune liver diseases for which the existing treatments are insufficient. This immunological and translational project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, and will be conducted in collaboration with an academic partner abroad.

Your duties include:

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

The duration of employment is 3 years, with possibilty for extension. The position is to be filled with 65 % of the weekly working hours.

• 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

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 (e.g. vaccination certificate) before commencing employment.

• 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 to the department

  Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Johannes Herkel

• Recruiting contact

  Recruiting Team

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.