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The International Max Planck Research School for Infectious Diseases and Immunology (IMPRS-IDI) and the ZIBI Graduate School Berlin (ZIBI) are recruiting up to 13 PhD students in a joint call for the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Freie Universität, the Technische Universität and the German Rheumatism Research Centre in Berlin.
We offer:
- outstanding research and training opportunities with access to state-of-the-art facilities
- an excellent scientific network our faculty members are internationally recognized scientists affiliated with renowned research institutes and universities in Berlin and around the world
- a prestigious graduate school program and structure with flexible curriculum and training courses and lectures on scientific topics as well as technical and complementary skills
- a stimulating international and multidisciplinary research environment
The following PhD projects are available and will start between May and December 2022:
- Innate immune recognition in the gastrointestinal epithelium – Organoids as host model (Bartfeld lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- The role of ILC3 and of IL22 for liver regeneration (Diefenbach lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Deciphering the mechanisms of innate immune responses using Drosophila melanogaster as a model (Iatsenko lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Within person evolution of the human microbiome (Key lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Role of lipids in malaria transmission (Levashina lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Decoding Tolllike receptor signaling decisions from endosomal membranes (Majer lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Improving the treatment of fungal infections – screening for antifungal drug boosters (Ralser lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Visualizing immune cell activation at single molecule resolution (Taylor lab, IMPRS-IDI)
- Locomotion of parasitic nematodes in the gut: movement in viscoelastic mucus intertwined with the metabolic activity of the nematodes (Hartmann / Niesner labs, ZIBI)
- The role of purinergic receptors in antiviral T cell immunity (Löhning lab, ZIBI)
- Defining the forces exerted by Giardia attachment and the consequences for the intestinal epithelial barrier (Rausch lab, ZIBI)
- Deciphering the role of mesenteric fat in intestinal inflammation (Siegmund/ Weidinger labs, ZIBI)
We are looking for:
- creative, highly motivated and talented candidates of all nationalities and backgrounds who are truly committed to research
- applicants must have an excellent M.Sc. or equivalent degree
- candidates with a strong background in biophysics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, infection biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, medical biotechnology, bioinformatics or closely related disciplines
- please see the project descriptions on our websites for particular requirements
Interested in joining us?
To apply, please submit your application via our online application platform until December 29th 2021.
For more information on the projects and application process, please check the IMPRS-IDI and ZIBI Graduate school pages.
Contact: IMPRS-IDI Coordination Office (imprs-office@mpiib-berlin.mpg.de)
