2 PhD students (f/m/x) in the field of Neuro-Immune Interaction
Our research focus and your tasks
Our research focuses on understanding the pathomechanisms underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), with a particular emphasis on protein aggregation and neuroinflammation.
Our recent work has uncovered disrupted neuroimmune interactions within both central nervous system (CNS) resident cells and peripheral immune cells. Our methodology encompasses a range of advanced techniques including immunopeptidome analysis, single-cell transcriptomics, T-cell receptor (TCR) cloning, adeno-associated virus (AAV) systems in human biosamples, primary immune cell culture, and in vivo rodent models.
We provide a highly international, adaptable, and well-equipped work environment conducive to productivity. We have recently received a ERC Starting Grant to further our understanding of altered neuro-immune interactions driven by protein aggregation in ALS/FTD.
Your profile
- A Master degree in the following fields: Biological Sciences or similar or Master in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine
- Preferred background in immunology, autoimmune diseases, or infectious diseases
- Experience with primary cell culture and/or animal research
- Fluency in English for communicating, writing, and presentation of scientific data
- Enthusiasm for exploring and innovating with new techniques
- Willingness to work in a diverse and interdisciplinary team of supportive scientists
We offer
- An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research.
- Opportunity to get hands-on experience with industry-standard automation technologies and facilities.
- Targeted personnel development
- The positions are initially limited to two years
- Employment, payment and social benefits are consistent with those at other research institutes
For questions prior to your application, please feel free to contact Dr. Qihui Zhou (qihui.zhou@dzne.de).
Site
Munich
Contact details
Dr. Qihui Zhou (qihui.zhou@dzne.de)
Working hours
full-time
Contract length
2 years, extension possible
Payment, social benefits
Employment, payment and social benefits are consistent with those at other research institutes
Application deadline
30 June, 2024