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🔬 Master’s Thesis Opportunity | Immunology | University Hospital Münster
🧬 Ever wondered how immune cells gossip — and how to make them stop talking?
Join our project investigating Gap Junctions and developing cell type-specific inhibitors to regulate immune responses. Part of a new Collaborative Research Center (SFB) with strong translational focus.
👉 For students in Biology / Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Chemistry
👉 Hands-on work in cell biology & immunology
👉 Supportive, interdisciplinary research team
📩 Interested? Contact:
PD Dr. Christian Becker
christiangeorg.becker@ukmuenster.de
Your profile
✔️ Strong interest in immunology and cell biology
✔️ Experience with cell culture required
✔️Cell culture/ Flow cytometry experience is a plus, but not mandatory
✔️ Motivation to learn new methods and work independently
✔️ Team-oriented with a structured working style
🔬 Master’s Thesis Opportunity – Gap Junctions & Immunology | University Hospital Münster
About the project
Gap Junctions (GJs) are channels that connect the cytoplasm of neighboring cells, allowing the exchange of small molecules. In the immune system, GJs play a crucial role in cell activation and the transfer of immunological information. However, so far it has not been possible to modulate GJ function in a cell type-specific way to regulate immune responses.
The aim of this project is to develop cell type-specific GJ inhibitors. This research is part of a new Collaborative Research Center (SFB) currently being established. At the University Hospital Münster, both basic and translational research are highly valued. Conducting research at the highest scientific level is essential for improving our understanding of diseases and developing new therapeutic approaches.
What you will do
Contribute to the development of cell type-specific GJ inhibitors as part of your Master’s thesis
Perform, establish, and document cell biological and immunological experiments
Work with both cell lines and primary cells
What we expect from you
Enrolled Master’s student in Life Sciences (Biology or Biochemistry)
Ideally some experience in cell biology and flow cytometry
Practical experience in research projects is a plus
Basic knowledge of immunology and biochemistry is welcome
Enthusiasm for learning new techniques
What you can expect
Integration into a motivated, collaborative, and interdisciplinary team
Intensive, project-specific training
Option to get to know our institute through a preparatory internship
Work on exciting research projects with high translational relevance
Opportunity to learn and apply new experimental methods
Your benefits
Close supervision and great team spirit.
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