Doctoral Researcher/PhD

registration number: fb20-0033-wmz-2024

Entry date: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 2024-03-03
Salary: E 13 TV-H
Duration: 3 years
Volume of employment: part-time (65 %)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Faculty of Medicine, research group on Immunopharmacology, Prof. Dr. Kristin Rattay, is currently accepting applications for a

Doctoral Researcher/PhD

The position is offered for a period of 3 years. The starting date is as soon as possible or date. The position is part-time (65 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 65 %).

The group of Prof. Dr. Kristin Rattay studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying central immune tolerance induction and the development of autoimmune diseases. The methodological spectrum in the lab ranges from cell biological and molecular techniques to bioinformatic analysis approaches.

For further information please refer to:
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/fb20/departments/bpc/pharmatoxikol/research/rattay-lab-new

The position is available to study the signaling pathways involved in thymic tissue homeostasis and cell-cell-communication in the thymus. The project combines immunological, cell biological and molecular techniques.

Tasks:

scientific services in research and teaching primary cell isolation from the thymus (i.e. T cells, thymic epithelial cells (mTECs), endothelial cells and thymic tuft cells (tuft-mTEC) magnetic activated cell sorting (MACS) and Fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) cytometry analysis of transgenic mouse models]() RNA isolation, qRT-PCR analysis and RNA-sequencing analysis]() histology analysis and fluorescence imaging by confocal microscopy]() primary cell culture The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

finished master’s degree (or diploma, or similar) in the field of life sciences, biology, medicine or biochemistry highly enthusiastic and interested student, willing to actively participate in a scientific research project and with the ability to work well in a team previous knowledge in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and mouse physiology are desired good written and spoken English skills Disposition to own scientific qualification (e. g. a doctorate project in the area of Immunology and/or Pharmacology) is expected.

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Kristin Rattay

+49 6421-28 25048       [email protected]

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 03.03.2024 using the application button below.

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