The Thimme/Hofmann lab, Clinic for Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center Freiburg, is looking for
2 PhD Students (m/f/d)
We focus on translational research in the field of immune responses against hepatitis viruses as well as SARS-CoV2 and hepatocellular carcinoma. Our results contribute to a better understanding of human immune responses with implications for therapeutic strategies.
Job description:
Aim of the DFG-funded project is to understand immune-mediated pathology as a consequence of impaired immune reactions. The project is integrated in the collaborative research center 1160 investigating HBV-specific CD8+ T cells in outcome and pathogenesis of HBV infection. Your work will unravel diverging mechanisms of antigen-specific CD8+ T cell dysfunction result in protective versus pathogenic responses in chronic hepatitis B 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 and participation in the Collaborative Research Center 1160 (www.sfb1160.uni-freiburg.de)
- participation in a graduate program
- a unique network of excellent partners for continuous support in the further 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 E13, 65 %) with attractive employee benefits, e.g. JobTicket
- an annual additional payment
- 30 days of vacation
Your work includes but is not limited to:
- autonomous processing of research tasks dealing with immune responses in chronic viral infections
- working with infectious sample material (S3** lab)
- application of state-of-the-art and cutting-edge methods of cell and molecular biology including high dimensional FACS and single cell transcriptome analysis
- establishing of new methods to elaborate on subsequent research questions
- presentation of results on regular lab and consortium meetings and (inter-)national conferences
- supervision of students
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. Catrin Tauber
0761/270-39110
catrin.tauber@uniklinik-freiburg.de
