PhD student Immunology (DFG-funded Research Unit (RU 5930)

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Job Details

Job advertisement ID: 1016/26
Start: as soon as possible
Application deadline:
Salary group: EG 13
Time limit: 4 years
Scope: 65% part time (25,16h)

PhD Student Immunology (DFG-funded Research Unit (RU 5930)

The University of Lübeck stands for excellent research and teaching. We are a modern foundation university with thematically focused study courses. Under the motto "Focus on life", as a life science university we offer a spectrum of programs ranging from medicine, health sciences and psychology to mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology.

How do adaptive immune responses contribute to vascular inflammation and disease? We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral researcher to investigate the role of CD4+ T cells in vascular pathologies. The Institute in Lübeck invites applications for a doctoral research position (65% TV-L E13, 4 years). The position is embedded in a DFG-funded Research Unit (RU 5930), a multidisciplinary collaboration investigating immune mechanisms that drive vascular diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, and systemic sclerosis.

The project, led by PD Dr med Jens Humrich and Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Kathrin Kalies, focuses on identifying and characterizing CD4+ T cell subsets in patients and mouse models. Using advanced immune phenotyping and T cell receptor repertoire analysis, the project aims to uncover how specific T cell populations contribute to vascular inflammation and disease progression. The successful candidate will join a small and supportive research group with close supervision and a collaborative atmosphere. Through the Research Unit, the candidate will interact with clinicians, immunologists, and vascular biologists and benefit from a highly interdisciplinary research environment.

Tasks

Identification and characterization of CD4+ T cell subsets in human samples and mouse models
Application of advanced flow cytometry and immune phenotyping approaches
Analysis of T cell receptor repertoires
Experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results
Preparation of scientific publications and presentation of findings at national and international conferences
Active participation in collaborative projects within the DFG Research Unit

Requirements

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in immunology, biology, biomedicine, or a related life science discipline
Strong interest in immunology and vascular biology
Experience with flow cytometry, immunological techniques, or mouse models is advantageous but not required
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Strong motivation and curiosity for scientific research
Very good communication skills and proficiency in English

What we offer

Collectively agreed remuneration including annual special payment (TV-L)
30 days holiday per year, plus 24.12. and 31.12. off work
Compatibility of family, private life and career through flexible working hours and part-time options (after individual assessment) as well as the possibility of mobile working
NAH.SH / Deutschland public transport ticket, participation in university sports, discounted canteen meals on campus and other corporate benefits
Health management programme "Healthy University"
A company pension scheme with high additional payments by the employer (VBL)
A secure job and a university environment with its typically lively and innovative character, with numerous events and further training opportunities