PhD Candidate in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology | PhD (m/f/d) Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology

Job Summary

This doctoral position is part of the DFG-funded Research Unit 5930, a multidisciplinary collaboration focused on identifying antibodies targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) in vascular diseases. As a PhD candidate, you will work on subproject P03, specifically aiming to generate monoclonal antibodies from human samples of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis. Your day-to-day activities will involve a mix of wet and dry lab work, including single-cell RNA sequencing of B cells and spatial transcriptomics. You will be responsible for recombinant expression of B cell receptors and the subsequent characterization of antibodies. This role is highly attractive for researchers seeking a structured doctoral program within a prestigious national research group. It offers an interdisciplinary environment with access to state-of-the-art methodological facilities, scientific networking opportunities, and participation in international conferences, all while being supervised by leading experts in clinical immunology and biochemistry.