LMU Munich is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. Scientists from all
over the world encounter excellent conditions for their work - in their own research field and in interdisciplinary networks alike. The BMC of LMU Munich is located on the Martinsried Campus (one of the best scientific locations in Germany) and offers an ideal research infrastructure. Off campus, Munich is one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the world and offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities all year round.
PhD position (m/f/d) in Immunology/Dendritic cell Biology
Activities and responsibilities
In this full-time PhD position you will be responsible for
- Exploring dendritic cell and stromal cell heterogeneity by high-dimensional flow cytometry and microscopy.
- Employing single cell transcriptomics, including computational analysis and data integration.
- Study the biological function of dendritic cells using in vitro and in vivo models.
Qualification profile
- You share our enthusiasm for innate immunity and immune development.
- You have completed or are about to complete a Master's degree in immunology, molecular biology, biomedicine, or the like.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are among your strengths. Fluency in English is essential.
- You enjoy working with colleagues from diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds and are willing to learn continuously.
- Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry and/or microscopy is a plus.
- Experience with stromal cells or single cell transcriptomics is a plus.
We offer
- An enthusiastic international team in a dynamic research environment.
- Challenging and diverse tasks associated with a high degree of responsibility.
- Excellent infrastructure and core facilities.
- A fully-funded position, salary conforms to TV-L E13, 65%, End-of-year bonus.
- Embedding in a structured graduate program committed to supporting doctoral candidates in their research goals, in good scientific practice, and achieving optimal qualifications for future careers.
- You will be part of a culturally diverse, inclusive, and highly motivated research team in a leading scientific environment that shares these values.
- Participation in research consortia (please check out TRR359) and attendance of national and international conferences.
- Many opportunities to help shape our BMC initiatives (e.g. BMC Green Lab, Public Outreach and BMC working group diversity and inclusion).
- Free parking and good public transportation connections.
- Compatibility of family and science (e.g. parent room and kindergarten on campus, school holiday and emergency child care).
- Numerous LMU employee benefits, e.g. discounted fitness and cultural offers, job public transport ticket, Jobbike as well as several canteens and excellent cafés on campus.
Inquiries and applications directly to Prof. Dr. Barbara Schraml (email). We look forward to receiving your complete application as a single PDF file, including the following requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages, written in English).
- Short statement of your general research interests (~200 words)
- What do you find interesting about our research? And why you choose to apply for this position? (~200 words)
- Contact details from at least two referees and how they interacted with you (one referee should be a direct supervisor, working with you for at least 6 months).