The Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology of the University of Munich offers a

PhD student position in Immunobiology

Applications are invited from highly motivated and outstanding students with a master‘s degree (or equivalent) in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or immunology.

The position is embedded in a research team focusing on pathogenetic mechanisms of autoimmune diseases. The PhD project will investigate monogenetic autoimmune diseases and the role of genes associated with the development of autoimmune diseases.

Requirements:

• graduation at a master‘s level (or equivalent) by the time of application with an above-average university degree (B+ or better; 2+ or better)
• strong interest in immunology/autoimmunity and enthusiastic about research lab work
• experience in cell culture and molecular biological techniques is an advantage
• qualified to communicate and perform research in English

Our offer:

• join a young and international research team with extensive expertise in the field of T cell biology in a recently constructed, modern state-of-the-art scientific lab

• learn how to understand, think and conduct top science and how to master the most advanced techniques in immunology and molecular/cell biology

• present your data at international meetings and author exciting research papers
• benefit from a highly structured training program that involves weekly seminars, lectures given by internationally recognized speakers, hands-on methods courses, research retreats as well as mediation of soft skills
• project is funded by a BMBF grant and the „FöFoLe“ program at the University of Munich
• salary will be according to standard public service salary (65% TV-L)

Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs cannot be refunded. If you have more questions please contact Ms. Prof. Dr. Alla Skapenko (email: Christina.hippert@med.uni-muenchen.de).

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Applications by email: enclose scanned copies of CV, school transcripts and university diploma, brief summary of research experience and contact information of two referees. Only those candidates considered suitable for the above post will be notified via email and will be invited for an interview. The application deadline is 31st December 2019. We will interview and assign the studentship as soon as possible.