The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. With 200 years of history, about 38,000 students, over 6.000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s leading universities.
The Schlitzer Lab at the Life and Medical Sciences Institute (https://bit.ly/2RXDH0M) integrates spatial single-cell OMICS, high-dimensional imaging, and flow cytometry to unravel novel mechanisms and regulatory circuits during the functional specialization and development of mononuclear phagocytes. The Schlitzer Lab is looking for a highly motivated doctoral student investigating mononuclear phagocytes' development and functional specialization during acute and chronic inflammation in the murine epididymis using state-of-the-art single-cell technologies. Starting at the earliest date possible for 3 years initially, this position will be integrated into the newly established DFG-funded research Unit INFINITE on epididymal Immunology, the Cluster of Excellence Immunosensation2, and the PRECISE platform of the University of Bonn, and the German Center for Neurodegenerative, diseases.
Master degree in biomedical sciences, biology, bioinformatics, or a similar subject
Background in Immunology
Background in Imaging or Spatial transcriptomics technologies
Willingness to work with animals
Knowledge of flow cytometry
Knowledge of the programming language R or Phyton
excellent command of the English language
motivated, flexible, team oriented and interested in continued professional development.
a varied and challenging position in a thriving academic environment
access to state-of-the-art spatial single cell biology methods
embedding with an established cluster of excellence in Immunology and a newly established Research unit on epididymal Immunology
Integration into the graduate school of the Cluster of Excellence Immunosensation2
a professional career development program
participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL)
access to the extensive university sports program
a salary based on the TV-L scale