Ph.D. position – Mucosal Immunology

The Mucosal Immunology research group at the Center for Allergy and Environment (ZAUM) investigates fundamental questions regarding tolerance and immunity, with a focus on the gastrointestinal tract. In this context, we address questions regarding the role of dendritic cells and regulatory T cells, various tissue‑resident cells, as well as the role of the microbiome (e.g., Köhler et al., Muc Immunol 2024; Geiselhöringer et al., Nature Commun 2024; Kolland et al., Nat Commun 2025). The research group is also embedded in national research consortia (CRC1371, TRR355) as well as local networks at TUM and Helmholtz Munich. The position is located on the Neuherberg campus at Helmholtz Munich.

Responsibilities

• Investigation and characterization of regulatory signaling cascades in various immune cells
• Development of new methods for studying cells of the innate and adaptive immune system
• Planning, conducting, evaluating, and documenting scientific experiments
• Generating new hypotheses and project ideas
• Collaboration in various cooperative projects

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree in immunology, molecular biology, or a related discipline
• Have knowledge of and/or an interest in bioinformatics and programming languages (Python, R)
• Ideally, have experience working with animal disease models
• Be a team player, eager to learn, and passionate about scientific discoveries in biomedicine
• Have excellent written and spoken English skills (min. C1)

Benefits

• PhD position in basic biomedical research
• Motivated, young, creative, and international team
• Doctoral position fully funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)
• A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment
• Research using the latest cutting‑edge technology, including -omics technologies at the single‑cell level

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are otherwise essentially equal.

Unfortunately, application costs cannot be reimbursed.