2 PhD students (f/m/x) in the field of Neuro-Immune Interaction

13 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE)

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading internationally oriented research center, committed to discovering new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. To this end, researchers at ten DZNE sites across Germany pursue a translational and interdisciplinary strategy comprising five interconnected areas: fundamental research, clinical research, health care research, population health science, and systems medicine. www.dzne.de

The DZNE in Munich is looking for

2 PhD students (f/m/x) in the field of Neuro-Immune Interaction – Code 2109/2024/5

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

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply. You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE.

We look forward to receiving your application through the following link: https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/101333/form

For questions prior to your application, please feel free to contact Dr. Qihui Zhou ([email protected] ).

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE)

Country

Germany

City

Munich

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/101333/form

Contact

City

Munich

Website

http://www.dzne.de

STATUS: EXPIRED