Fast-track Doctoral Positions in Immunology for Applicants with a B.Sc. Degree – Apply now!
The Research Training Group GRK2599 funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) announces the opening of Fast-track Doctoral Positions for Applicants with a B.Sc. Degree at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (starting 26. September 2022).
About the program:
They have established a structured Fast Track doctoral research and training program for motivated candidates with a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences in the research training group.
The research program investigates new factors and signaling pathways that fine-tune the adaptive immune system. Core elements of the research training program are the Paul Ehrlich Club with guest lecture series, research-specific and interdisciplinary science-related and soft-skill workshops, internal retreats, public outreach, and international research stays.
The Fast Track Ph.D. program consists of a 1-year qualification and a 3-year thesis phase. Detailed information about the research and training programs as well as the application procedure can be found on their homepage: lymphozyten.de
Applicant’s Profile
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Natural Sciences (e.g., biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacy, human biology, chemistry, or related subjects)
- An overall Sc. grade of at least 2.0 (German grading system, a B equivalent in an A-D grading system)
- A Grade for the Sc. thesis or an equivalent research project of 1.7 or better
State-of-the-art method platforms:
- Metabolome and microbiome
- Single-cell RNA sequencing
- Bioinformatics
- CRISPR technology to modify cells and mice
- Mouse disease models (infection and inflammation)
- Mouse platform to produce monoclonal antibodies
- State-of-the-art optical single-cell methods
- Antibody engineering
They offer:
- a structured 4 year Ph.D. program with a one-year qualification phase in immunology
- a successfully implemented qualification and support concept
- professional career coaching workshop
- a fixed-term contract according to TV-L
How to apply:
Are you interested? Please apply directly via www.lymphozyten.de. The online application starts now and will be closed after June 20th, 2022. For further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Natalie Schroeter (natalie.schroeter@uk-erlangen.de).