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PhD-Student in Innate Immunbiology / Protein-Biochemistry (Ulm)
Immediately or in the near future we are seeking a PhD-Student (m/f)
to work on a project which
(i) investigates - on a molecular and cellular level - the functions of an important regulatory protein within the soluble branch of the innate immune system (the complement system)
(ii) utilises protein engineering to develop and systematically test novel and potent biopharmaceutical complement inhibitors (immune modulators)
Your tasks:
- DNA preparations
- recombinant protein expression (using a fermenter) & purification
- biochemical and biophysical characterization of protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions
- immune functional assays (partly with material donated from patients of the University Clinic)
- cell culture, primary cell culture and cell characterisation techniques
- critical thinking
Your profile:
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious PhD candidate with a strong interest in innate immune functions and protein biochemistry.
A strong motivation to utilize basic research as a starting point for the development of new immunological applications is desirable.
We would welcome a candidate with excellent analytical qualifications, as well as profound organisation and communication skills.
Hands on experience (i.e. practical courses, internships) in some of the following fields are advantageous but not mandatory:
molecular biology (i.e. PCR, cloning), protein biochemistry (i.e. SDS-PAGE, western-blot, recombinant protein expression & purification),
biophysics (e.g. surface plasmon resonance) or cell biology (i.e. FACS). (Knowledge of German is not mandatory)
We offer:
- highly interesting and up to date research question
- membership in a motivated and young team
- payment according to TV-L (65% of pay scale E13; DFG-funded PhD-position for 3 years)
- participation in several international cooperation-projects (with the possibility of addressing a particular research question abroad for a certain period)
- several programs to promote professional training
- possibility to be integrated into the International PhD Program in Molecular Medicine at Ulm University
(choice between two types of PhD-degree: German degree “Doctor rerum naturalium” (Dr.rer.nat.) OR the international degree “Doctor of Philosophy” (PhD))
To apply for a position or obtain further information please contact:
Dr Christoph Schmidt
Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology
Ulm University
Helmholtzstr. 20
D-89081 Ulm, Germany
www.applied-immunology.com
Handicapped people with equal qualifications will be employed preferentially.
The University Medical Center Ulm aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore encourages qualified female to submit their application.
Christoph Schmidt
christoph.schmidt@uni-ulm.de
Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology
Ulm