PhD position in Immunology (m/f/d)

The Department of Infection Biology ( http://www.infektionsbiologie.uk-erlangen.de ) is part of the University Hospital Erlangen with more than 10,000 employees located in Middle Franconia. Our team provides an inspiring atmosphere and works at the forefront of basic research with numerous local and international collaborations.

Die Aufgaben

• DFG-funded PhD position to work on basophil-regulated mechanisms that control allergic lung inflammation after sensitization via the skin (build on Choi et al. (2026) Allergy 81:220-2331. doi: 10.1111/all.70093 ( https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/all.70093 ) )
• the project will use a broad spectrum of cutting-edge technologies
• work with sophisticated mouse models
• investigate spread of allergic inflammation from skin to lung

Das Know-how dafür

• M.Sc. in immunology or closely related fields of research
• profound knowledge in cell and and molecular biology
• creative thinking
• willing to work in a young team of enthusiastic researchers

Zusätzlich von Vorteil

• experience in working with mice
• basic knowledge in flow cytometry

Das bieten wir:

• a secure, interesting position as part of a motivated, open team
• a structured educational PhD program (Life@FAU)
• a thorough and qualified induction and support in your new challenge
• varied and responsible tasks with individual opportunities to grow and develop as a professional
• all public service benefits
• elementary benefits from the Federal and State Government

Ansprechperson bei Fragen:

Daniel Radtke
Post-Doc
phone: +49-(0)9131-8532732

David Voehringer
Professor
phone: +49-(0)9131-8532735

Bewerbung an:

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Department of Infection Biology
David Vöhringer
Wasserturmstrasse 3/5
91054 Erlangen