Doctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in T-Cell Immunology

The Department Infection Immunology invites talented and highly motivated candidates to apply as\\nDoctoral Researcher (m/f/div)\\nin T-Cell Immunology\\nfor three years initially (salary according to TV-L) with the possibility for extension until completion of the PhD project.\\nThe Department of Infection Immunology addresses fundamental questions about the mechanistic basis of the human immunological memory. We investigate T-cell communication with the local tissue microenvironment in settings of infections, autoimmunity, and cancer. Our research has unraveled several novel T-cell functions and immunomodulatory factors (de Almeida et al., Sci Immunol, 2022; Chao et al., Nat Immunol, 2023; Soll et al., Nat Immunol, 2024).

We use novel cutting-edge technologies in the area of high-dimensional single-cell analysis (scRNAseq, spectral flow cytometry) to translate fundamental insights into translational applications for human health and disease. We are seeking highly motivated candidates that are interested to investigate the regulation of human tissue resident T-cells and their crosstalk with the microenvironment in settings of solid organ transplantation, infections, or cancer within our ERC-funded project.\\n\\nCandidate's profile:\\n\\nMaster's degree in life Sciences or in computational biology or MD degree\\nPrevious research experience in immunology\\nExperience in flow cytometry, cell culture, and in high-dimensional single-cell data analysis and programming skills are a plus\\nOrganizational skills and meticulous experimentation practices\\nGreat enthusiasm for translational science with human tissues\\nAbility to perform team-oriented as well as independent work\\nVery good communication and writing skills are necessary\\n\\nWe offer:\\n\\nA modern workplace in a brand-new building with top equipment (Cytek Aurora Spectral Analyzer and Sorter, single-cell mRNA sequencing, etc.)\\nA cutting-edge highly funded research project in immunology (ERC-funded lab)\\nA highly dynamic international, strongly committed team in a thriving research environment in a Leibniz institute with many large collaborative projects, such as the Cluster of Excellence «Balance of the Microverse» and the Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research\\nParticipation in structured mentoring programs\\nParticipation at international conferences\\n\\nThe successful candidate will be hosted in the Department of Infection Immunology headed by Prof. Christina Zielinski.

We offer a multifaceted scientific project funded by the prestigious ERC CoG with excellent technical facilities, a place in a dynamic, committed team, as well as strong local, national, and international scientific collaborations.\\n\\nThe Leibniz-HKI is embedded in the outstanding scientific environment of the Beutenberg Campus, providing state-of-the-art research facilities and a highly integrative network of life science groups.\\n\\nSalary is paid according to German TV-L\\n\\nFor further information:\\n\\nProf. Dr. Christina Zielinski | +49 3641 532-1251 | career@leibniz-hki.de\\nApplications:\\nLeibniz-HKI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

It aims to increase the proportion of underrepresented groups in case of equal suitability. All qualified persons, regardless of color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnical and national origin, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for employment.\\nComplete applications in English should include a cover letter, a CV including a statement of research experiences, and the addresses of two possible referees and should be submitted via the Leibniz-HKI Leibniz-HKI online application system. The deadline for the advertisement is 15 March, 2025, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\\nLeibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology\\nAdolf-Reichwein-Straße 23 | 07745 Jena