PhD Student (gn*) Biology / Immunology

Fixed-term of 3 years | Part-time with 65% | Salary grade E 13 TV-L | Project on the biology of guidance receptors in innate immunity | European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI)

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the group of Dr. Maria Florencia Sánchez which is part of the inter-faculty European Institute of Molecular Imaging. Our research focuses in understand how receptors sense the environment and respond by generating selective responses. We will study an undervalued receptor family, plexins. Plexins regulate immune responses and cancer becoming an attractive drug target. By combining nanotechnology, cell biology and advanced microscopy we aim to unravel how plexin receptors regulate immune responses in the context of breast cancer.  The experimental program includes immunology, cell biology, nanotechnology and imaging methods – ideally with you on board!

The position is funded by the CRC1450 and the student will be included in a graduate PhD program from this CRC.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly motivated and ambitious students with a master’s in biology/ Immunology (finished no longer than 2 years ago)
• Experience with lab work (experience working with cancer cells and patient samples is expected)
• Oral and written communication skills - English (required) and German (desired)
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team

WE OFFER:

• A broad education and training in a highly interactive consortium (CRC1450)
• The Integrated Research Training Group offers early-career researchers comprehensive scientific training in the field of “multiscale imaging” and individual support for their doctoral thesis projects

Apply now via our career portal until 08.01.2025.
Your application should include:

• Cover letter describing your research interest and why you are suitable for the position (maximum 1 page)
• CV including a list of relevant publications
• Copy of the official academic transcript of your degree or a letter stating when your degree will be obtained
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for academic references/recommendation letters