The
Institute of Molecular Medicine and Experimental Immunology (IMMEI) at the
Medical Faculty Campus of Bonn University Clinic invites applications for a
PhD position in Immunology (TVL13/65%) The position is embedded in the DFG-funded SFB TRR259, an interdisciplinary research consortium in Bonn, Düsseldorf and Cologne that studies the mechanisms underlying aortic diseases. We study the role of immune cells and the impact of the microbiome in aortic valve stenosis (AS), a progressive inflammatory disease with serious cardiovascular complications, and aim at translating our findings into developing novel therapies. The PhD position is located at the IMMEI and is co-supervised by the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine of the University Hospital Bonn. We employ a wide range of cutting-edge technologies like single cell RNA Sequencing, flow-cytometry, immunohistology, metabolomics, animal models and surgical techniques. Further information under
https://www.trr259.uni-bonn.de/en/projects/a01 PhD position in Immunology (TVL13/65%)
Activities and responsibilities
We are seeking a passionate scientist who is highly motivated to answer scientific questions in a stimulating environment. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or an M.Sc., respectively, with university degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related fields with top scores. Candidates with experience in immunological research in mouse models will be given priority. Excellent written and spoken English skills are mandatory.
Qualification profile
Candidates can apply until 15. October 2024 by submitting their credentials, CV and motivation letter in one single pdf file to the address below. Candidates fulfilling the selection criteria will be interviewed by Videoconference or in person.
We offer
The University of Bonn is committed to being an equal opportunity employer in our recruitment efforts. Preference will be given to suitably qualified female applicants or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.
Prof. Dr. Christian Kurts
University Clinic Bonn
Institute of Molecular Medicine and Experimental Immunology
Venusberg Campus 1
53127 Bonn
Tel.:0228 28711050
email