2 Phd Students - Freiburg, Deutschland - Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Freiburg, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The Thimme/Hofmann lab, Clinic for Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center Freiburg, is looking for

2 PhD Students (M/F/d):

We focus on translational research in the field of immune responses against hepatitis viruses as well as SARS-CoV2 and hepatocellular carcinoma. Our results contribute to a better understanding of human immune responses with implications for therapeutic strategies.

Job description:

Aim of the DFGfunded project is to understand immunemediated pathology as a consequence of impaired immune reactions. The project is integrated in the collaborative research center 1160 investigating HBVspecific CD8+ T cells in outcome and pathogenesis of HBV infection. Your work will unravel diverging mechanisms of antigenspecific CD8+ T cell dysfunction result in protective versus pathogenic responses in chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

We offer:

- a translational project in a clinically relevant setting with the possibility to implement your own ideas
- participation in a graduate program
- a unique network of excellent partners for continuous support in the further development of your scientific profile
- professional and efficient supervision supported by a thesis advisory committee
- a good working atmosphere in modern laboratories with cutting-edge equipment
- buddy System for new doctoral researchers
- participation in a wide range of further training opportunities and participation in (inter-)national conferences
- salaries are based on the German academic standards (TV-L E13, 65 %) with attractive employee benefits, e.g. JobTicket
- an annual additional payment

30 days of vacation

Your work includes but is not limited to:

autonomous processing of research tasks dealing with immune responses in chronic viral infections

- working with infectious sample material (S3** lab)
- establishing of new methods to elaborate on subsequent research questions
- presentation of results on regular lab and consortium meetings and (inter-)national conferences
- supervision of students

Prerequisites:

- we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys translational scientific work in an interdisciplinary and international team
- strong interest in translational research and human immunology
- distinct working autonomy combined with a high capacity for teamwork
- a careful and focused working habit
- enjoy scientific work
- awareness of careful documentation
- ability to work independently and as a part of an international team
- communication skills in English
- knowledge in presentation skills

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University Medical Center Freiburg