PhD Student Biology | Doktorandin / Doktorand Biologie PhD (w/m/d)

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 1, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This PhD position in Biology focuses on a research project within Gastroenterology & Hepatology, specifically investigating T-cells and liver immunology. The successful candidate will be involved in isolating and cryopreserving patient samples, performing cell culture, and characterizing virus-specific CD8+ T cells using flow cytometry. A key part of the role involves analyzing flow cytometric data with FlowJo and R software, correlating experimental data with clinical patient information, and evaluating scRNAseq datasets. This role offers the opportunity to conduct a PhD in an interdisciplinary and innovative research environment with structured supervision, contributing to cutting-edge research in liver immunology.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (good or very good) in Biology or Molecular Medicine

Experience

  • Experience in laboratory work (ideally according to Genetic Engineering S1/Biological Agents Ordinance S3)
  • Experience with flow cytometry (ideal)
  • High motivation to learn biostatistical analysis, possibly with prior experience

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Temporary contract for 3 years within a third-party funded project.