PhD Student (gn*) Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Experimental Medicine, MedicineFixed term of three years | Part time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to TV L E13 | Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy | Job ID: 10580We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy ideally with you on board! The Jorch Lab studies the mechanisms of immune cell activation and recruitment in various in vitro and in vivo models of inflammation and infections. In detail, this project addresses the functional analysis of PSTPIP1, a protein that is relevant in certain autoinflammatory diseases, and the alarmins S100A8/A9 in inflammasome activation using mainly biochemical and cell biological methods.This project provides an exciting and dynamic research environment with a broad range of state of the art technologies from various departments, with excellent opportunities for networking and collaboration.Your TasksCulture of immortalized cell linesGeneration of mutant cell lines via CRISPR/Cas9In vitro interaction studies with recombinant proteins and in vivo interaction studies using immortalized cell linesFunctional assays including inflammasome activation, cytokine release, ROS production, phagocytosis, adhesion and migrationWhat we expect: Master''s degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, experimental medicine, medicine or other related subjects/life sciencesStrong knowledge in molecular biology, biochemical and immunological techniques such as western blot, flow cytometry, cell culture, ELISAExperience in working with mice or imaging techniques is not essential, but would be beneficialAn independent, reliable and structured way of working with a focus on quality is essentialMotivation, flexibility, good self organization, and team working abilitiesWillingness to analyze and critically reflect scientific dataDetermination, profound knowledge and resilience to successfully complete the project and advance the scientific fieldGood written and spoken English language skillsStrong interest in doing and understanding scienceWillingness to organize and prioritize workWhat we offer: Training, further development and working with state of the art technologies in inflammation researchParticipation in and contribution to scientific group meetings, network meetings and conferencesEncouragement and support for the preparation of research papers and scientific networkingExcellent options for networking and collaboration through collaborative research networksAn exciting and dynamic research environmentSupport for personal development and trainingApply now via our career portal until 07.05.2025 including:A cover letter with a brief statement of research experience, research interests, rese