Biologist (PhD Candidate) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position within the International PhD Programme (IPP) Mainz offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in Molecular Biomedicine & Ageing. Joining the research group of Johannes Mayer, the successful candidate will investigate how myeloid cells—the frontline of immune defense—are remodeled by the aging process. The project aims to disentangle intrinsic factors like DNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction from extrinsic environmental cues like chronic inflammation. Day-to-day, the researcher will utilize advanced tools including single-cell RNAseq, high-dimensional flow cytometry, and transgenic mouse models to profile tissue-specific myeloid landscapes. This role is highly attractive for ambitious scientists seeking an interdisciplinary and international environment to launch their scientific career. The position provides access to a community of exceptional scientists and focuses on high-impact topics such as 'inflammageing' and its effects on vaccine response and tissue repair.