2 PhD Students bei Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

2 PhD Students (m/f/d) bei Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

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

https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/medizin2/forschung/experimentelle-forschung.html

General information: Salary is assigned according to a pay scale. Unless prevented by operational or legal reasons, full-time positions are generally open to those wishing to job share. Where two candidates are equally suitable for a post, severely disabled candidates are given priority. Employment decisions are made by the Personnel Department.