PhD in Mucosal Immunology in Early Life | PhD im Bereich der Immunologie der Schleimhäute im frühen Lebensalter

Job Summary

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is seeking a PhD or Postdoc candidate for the PERIO-IMPRINT project, investigating how maternal periodontitis impacts offspring's mucosal immunity and the development of the oral-gut axis. This role involves planning and conducting in-vivo mouse experiments, analyzing immune cell populations using high-dimensional spectral flow cytometry, and examining microbiota and epithelial barrier functions. The position offers a unique opportunity to work within an international collaboration with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, utilizing advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in immunology or a related field, strong English skills, and a keen interest in mechanistic immunology and translational research.