Mikrobiologie
25.025 Stunden
auf 12 Monate befristet
ab 01.09.2026
Eingruppierung gemäß TV-L
Bewerbungsfrist 31.07.2026
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Mikrobiologisches Institut – Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene
Prof. Dr. med. Kilian Schober
Wasserturmstraße 3/5
91054 Erlangen
Ansprechperson bei Fragen
Prof. Dr. med. Kilian Schober
Arbeitsgruppenleiter
Telefon: 09131 85-32644
PhD Student in Immunology (f/m/d)
Veröffentlicht seit: 01.07.2026
Job-Nr.: 13225
Ansprechperson bei Fragen
Prof. Dr. med. Kilian Schober
Arbeitsgruppenleiter
Telefon: 09131 85-32644
Anschrift
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Mikrobiologisches Institut – Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene
Prof. Dr. med. Kilian Schober
Wasserturmstraße 3/5
91054 Erlangen
PhD Student in Immunology (f/m/d)
Veröffentlicht seit: 01.07.2026
Job-Nr.: 13225
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Mikrobiologisches Institut – Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene
Prof. Dr. med. Kilian Schober
Wasserturmstraße 3/5
91054 Erlangen
Ansprechperson bei Fragen
Prof. Dr. med. Kilian Schober
Arbeitsgruppenleiter
Telefon: 09131 85-32644
Klingt spannend?
Das sind wir:
The Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg has been rated as one of the most innovative universities in Europe by Reuters or Times Higher Education. The position of FAU as a center for immunological research in Germany is documented by the fact that it has consistently ranked among the top universities in attracting funding from the DFG in the medical research field of "Microbiology, Virology and Immunology". The FAU Profile Center Immunomedicine (FAU I-Med) unites more than 130 independent research groups from FAU, the UKER and the Max Planck Center for Physics and Medicine. The German Center for Immunotherapy (DZI), founded in 2018, reflects the translational orientation of immunological research at FAU and the UKER and will be further strengthened by a number of high-end research buildings that are currently built (Center for Immunotherapy, Biophysics and Digital Medicine, CITABLE; Center for Personalized Medicine and Research, CESAR). A high number of immunological research projects at FAU, such as the DFG-funded research consortia TRR 221, TRR 241, TRR 369, RTG 2504, RTG 2599 and RTG 2740, further testify the quality of the immunological and clinical research environment on the campus. Erlangen is part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center WERA and executive member of the Bavarian Center for Cancer Research. The Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF) in Erlangen offers an intramural research-funding program for both established scientists (f/m/d) and junior researchers (f/m/d), as well as a clinician scientist program. The FAU Graduate Center supports young scientists (f/m/d) by providing advice on funding applications, family support, or professional coaching. Clinician scientists (f/m/d) are also promoted through the DFG-funded NOTICE program.
Within this strong immunological and translational environment, the Schober lab is situated at the Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene (Director: Prof. Christian Bogdan), which has a strong focus on infectious disease immunology, molecular microbiology and host-pathogen intercations. The long-standing research expertise in infections is complemented by the Department for Microbiological Diagnostics at the institute and the Center for Infectiology (certified by the German Society for Infectiology) at the University Hospital Erlangen.
You have the chance to do a PhD in one of the hottest research fields in biomedicine: Human T cell immunology. We have a PhD student position (f/m/d) available for talented and highly motivated students (f/m/d) with a Master of Science degree in immunology, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, bioinformatics or equivalent.
As a member of the Schober Lab (www.schoberlab.de), you will investigate human antigen-specific T cell responses, especially following flavivirus infection and vaccination. A specific focus will lie on the identification and characterization of T cell epitope specificities, as well as T cell receptor repertoire analysis. You will thereby apply state-of-the-art-methods such as multiparametric flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing, advanced molecular screens for epitope specificities, and transgenic T cell receptor re-expression via CRISPR/Cas9.
Tasks
You will investigate human antigen-specific T cell responses, especially following flavivirus infection and vaccination.
A specific focus will lie on the identification and characterization of T cell epitope specificities, as well as T cell receptor repertoire analysis.
You will thereby apply state-of-the-art-methods such as multiparametric flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing, advanced molecular screens for epitope specificities, and transgenic T cell receptor re-expression via CRISPR/Cas9.
Comments
The position is intended for three years, if the candidate is suitable, as of September 01, 2026 (the starting date can also be a bit earlier or later)
The application should include CV, letter of motivation, and letters or names of references
Qualification
Excellent M. Sc. degree
Good working knowledge in immunology, molecular biology or equivalent
Scientific enthusiasm
Ability to work in an ambitious team in a collaborative manner
Additional benefical
Proficiency in English
We offer
Part-time employment is possible
Salary will be according to TV-L E13, depending on qualifications and personal prerequisites
A crises-proof job with all the benefits of a collective agreement - including supplementary pension provision via the VBL (Federal and State Government Employees' Pension Fund) - with us as a system-relevant employer in the public sector
A comprehensive range of health promotion services
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