Research Associate / PhD Student (Immunology and Infection) | Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in / PhD Student:in (all genders) – Autoimmunität und Infektion...

Job Summary

This position is a part-time (65% FTE), fixed-term PhD opportunity within the I. Medical Clinic at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), focusing on immunological research. The successful candidate will investigate the reciprocal influences of infections and autoimmunity, specifically in the context of autoimmune liver diseases and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Day-to-day tasks involve designing, executing, and analyzing complex experimental studies using primary human samples and advanced cell culture models. Key qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant life science field (e.g., Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Medicine) and practical experience or strong interest in advanced techniques like high-dimensional flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. This role offers the chance to work within a large, international team, present findings at global conferences, and contribute to significant manuscript preparation, making it an attractive step for motivated researchers pursuing a doctoral degree in translational immunology.