Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) - Adjuvants Project | Doktorand / Doktorandin (m/w/d) - Projekt Adjuvanzien

Job Summary

This role at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, a federal scientific institution in Germany, involves a doctoral researcher focusing on the "Adjuvants Project" within the Immunology department. The successful candidate will experimentally investigate the effects of adjuvants and mRNA vaccine components on human immune cells, specifically comparing their immunomodulatory effects on innate and adaptive immune system cells using primary human immune cells from blood. Day-to-day tasks include experimental execution, conceptual project design, collaboration with internal and external colleagues, and mentoring junior students. This position requires strong scientific communication skills for presenting research at conferences and preparing publications. It's an attractive opportunity for a natural sciences graduate passionate about immunology research, offering a challenging yet flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development within a renowned institution.