A 3-year PhD student position in the field of autoimmune skin blistering disease research is available from January 1st, 2013 at the Department of Dermatology, University of Luebeck, Germany.

The project is focused on dissecting the pathogenic role of IgG Fc glycosylations in the autoimmune blistering skin disease bullous pemphigoid. This study includes biochemical and immunological tools and mouse experiments. For this purpose, we seek highly motivated and qualified candidates.

The position:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an academic setting with an international team providing expertise and support in an interdisciplinary setting. Successful candidates will get the possibility to participate the Graduate College GRK1727 "Modulation of Autoimmunity" including scientific seminars, summer schools, career development training and participation in national or international conferences.

Applicants should hold a MSc (or an equivalent degree) with a strong background in biological sciences, biochemistry, immunology or a related discipline.

Who you are:

• self-motivated, creative and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, and have teamwork competency but can also work highly independently

• preferably have laboratory experience

• be able to handle experimental animals (mouse)

• have good written and oral communication skills in English

• have a strong passion for science

We offer:

• Salary in accordance with German standards E13/2 or comparable stipend

• Individualized supervision and mentoring

• Excellence research environment

Submit:

• Your full CV

• A cover letter outlining your qualification for this position

• A list of your methods and techniques

• Reference letters

via e-mail to Dr. Jenny Dworschak (jenny.dworschak@uksh.de) Department of Dermatology, University of Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany.

Closing date for application is November 03, 2012.

Jenny Dworschak

Jenny.Dworschak@uksh.de

Department of Dermatology, University of Luebeck

Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Ansprechpartner: Jenny Dworschak, Jenny.Dworschak@uksh.de