The Thimme/Hofmann lab, AG Luxenburger, Department of Medicine II, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, is looking for
PhD student (m/f/d)
Project: Analysis of adaptive immune responses in chronic hepatitis B / hepatitis D (HBV/HDV) co-infection in a project embedded in the TRR179 – Determinants and dynamics of elimination versus persistence of hepatitis virus infection.
We offer:
- a translational project in a clinically relevant setting with the possibility to implement your own ideas
- working in a dedicated interdisciplinary team of biologists and physicians on exciting research topics
- a unique network of excellent partners for continuous support in development of your scientific profile
- professional and efficient supervision supported by a thesis advisory committee
- a good working atmosphere in modern laboratories with cutting-edge equipment
- buddy system for new doctoral researchers
- participation in a wide range of further training opportunities and participation in (inter-)national conferences
- salaries are based on the German academic standards (TV-L /65 %) with attractive employee benefits, e.g. JobTicket UKF, Hansefit
Your assignments:
You will perform the analyses of immune responses during the natural course of chronic HBV/HDV co-infection and during antiviral therapy. This includes but is not limited to:
- autonomous processing of research tasks dealing with immune responses in HBV/HDV co-infection application of state-of-the-art and cutting-edge methods of cell and molecular biology including high dimensional FACS, single cell transcriptome analysis and mass cytometry
- establishing of new methods to elaborate on subsequent research questions
- presentation of results on regular lab and consortium meetings and international conferences
- writing of manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed journals
Prerequisites:
- we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys translational scientific work in an interdisciplinary and international team
- graduation (M. Sc.) in biology, molecular medicine or related subjects preferentially with focus on immunology
- strong interest in translational research and human immunology
- distinct working autonomy combined with a high capacity for teamwork
- a careful and focused working habit
- enjoy scientific work
- awareness of careful documentation
- ability to work independently and as a part of an international team
- communication skills in English
- knowledge in presentation skills
If you are interested, please submit your application in German or English (including CV, a motivation letter and contact details of two references).
University Medical Center Freiburg
Clinic for Internal Medicine II
TEXIMMED2-FR
(Translational EXperimental IMmunology lab)
Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg
For further information please contact:
Dr. Fabian Gendrisch
fabian.gendrisch@uniklinik-freiburg.de
