Open Position: PhD student in Immunology
Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München Experimentelle Neuroimmunologie Prof. Dr. Thomas Korn
02.10.2023
PhD student in Immunology
The Institute for Experimental Neuroimmunology at the University Clinics of the Technical University Munich is calling for applications for a PhD position, available immediately. The applicants will explore the identity, regulation and relevance of regulatory T cells in the post-inflammatory central nervous system. We will establish how their presence and function is related to prolonged adaptive processes, i.e. local immune regulation, tissue recovery and -dysfunction, using mouse models for multiple sclerosis in conjunction with RNA-seq and ATAC-seq as well as targeted gene editing. Our group is centrally located at one of Munich’s best biomedical campuses with intense international cooperation.
What we offer:
- Structured PhD Program at the Medical Graduate Center (PhD / Dr. rer. nat.)
- Salary according to TV-L (E13 / 65%)
- Innovative research in a well-equipped lab
- Working as part of a dynamic and stimulating international research team
What we are looking for:
- Completed study program (M. Sc.) in immunology or related life sciences
- Prior experience in animal experimental procedures (handling of mice)
- Strong interest, theoretical knowledge and hands-on wet-lab experience in immunology
- Ability to work independently
- Training in bioinformatics is a plus
- Fluent communication in spoken and written English
Your application should contain:
- CV & educational certificates
- Letter of motivation
- Contact details of previous employers for reference or letters of recommendation
Please send your application via email to: Prof. Thomas Korn – application.eni@mh.tum.de
You may find further information on our group and research projects at https://kornlab.med.tum.de/
Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected. Interview-related costs cannot be reimbursed.
Kontaktperson:
TU München HR Team
application.eni@mh.tum.de