PhD Position - Virology and Infection Biology | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position, funded for three years within the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) program, focuses on understanding persistent immune activation in HIV patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy. The successful candidate will investigate the role of ultra-low levels of HIV p24 protein in driving immune responses, utilizing advanced immunological assays like flow cytometry, T cell assays, and low-level protein expression analysis. The role involves close collaboration with national partners, data preparation for publications, and contributing to cutting-edge research in a high-profile interdisciplinary environment at the University Hospital Bonn, one of Germany's leading universities.