PhD Student position (m/f/d) - Institute for Molecular and Clinical Immunology
Third-party funding
The INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, OTTO-VON-GUERICKE UNIVERSITY MAGDEBURG,
Research Group IMMUNREGULATION, Prof. Dr. Anne Dudeck,
offers a
PhD Student position
E13, 65%
initially limited to 3 years
Our reserach focus:
is the in vivo investigation of the functional relevance of mast cells in innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as in acute and chronic inflammatory processes. We investigate the intercellular communication of mast cells with tissue-resident immune cells (such as dendritic cells and macrophages) and non-immune cells (endothelium and epithelium), as well as the impact of mast cells on the recruitment of effector immune cells (such as neutrophil granulocytes and T cells). Of particular interest are mast cell functions in the regulation of barrier integrity and inter-organ communication. To this end, we combine high-end microscopy techniques (e.g. intravital 2-photon microscopy, lightsheet microscopy) with molecular biology, cell biology and immunology methods, and omics technologies.
(current publications and ongoing research projects can be found at
Your profile:
We are looking for highly self-motivated candidates with a a very good background in biology, biochemistry or related disciplines and an extraordinary interest in immunology/allergy/ inflammation research and very good teamwork skills to join our young, research-oriented, ambitious and international team. Experience in cell biological, immunological or molecular biological methods is required. Experience in working with transgenic mouse models and corresponding qualifications, tissue processing or microscopy techniques are advantageous.
We offer:
a multifaceted, exciting position in our highly motivated and internationally visible research team in the field of mast cell biology, using innovative techniques. Our unique selling point is the imaging-based monitoring of intercellular communication in the context of inflammatory processes. Our group is part of the well-equipped Institute of Molecular and Clinical Immunology, and innovative technologies such as complex imaging techniques are available. Applicants can be associated with the RTG2408 graduate school (“Maladaptive processes across physiological barriers in chronic diseases”) to benefit from close networking with other PhD students and to participate in the supervised qualification programs (for more information see http://grk2408.ovgu.de/)
Compensation:
The salary group E13 according to “Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst de Länder” awaits you.
Occupation terms:
The position is available from 01.10.2024, half-time (65%) and limited until 3 years.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Anne Dudeck (Tel. +49-391-67-15382, e-mail: ), Institute of Molecular and Clinical Immunology.
Your application:
Please send your application (including CV, list of publications, description of research interests, and contact details of 2 referees) summarized as a single PDF file by September 15th 2024 by e-mail to: or apply via our application portal:
online application
by E-Mail:
- (Reference number: 407-2024)
by Post:
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Faculty of Medicine
Personnel Division - Recruiting
Reference number: 407-2024
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification.