PhD Student in Translational Viral Immunology | PhD student (f/m/x)

Job Summary

This role is an exciting opportunity for an early-career scientist to undertake a three-year, fixed-term PhD project focused on Translational Viral Immunology, specifically characterizing viral antibody resistance mechanisms in people living with HIV. The successful candidate will independently plan and execute a clinically relevant research project, involving the detection, analysis, and functional characterization of HIV-1 envelope sequences and antibody sensitivity. Day-to-day tasks include establishing and performing complex immunological and virological assays, such as primary cell work, virus cultures, PCR, flow cytometry, and analyzing large datasets. The position requires a strong background in life sciences, exceptional scientific motivation, and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary and international research environment, with the ultimate goal of publishing findings in high-impact international journals.