PhD fellowship in translational fibrosis research / life sciences (f/m/d)

Your tasks:

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student (f/m/d) to work on a project focusing on mechanisms of tissue remodeling in Systemic Sclerosis as fibrosing model disease. Fibrosing diseases impose major socioeconomic burdens on modern societies and account for up to 45% of deaths in the developed world. Despite the huge medical need and first approved therapies the morbidity and mortality remain very high. New treatment options such as CD19.CART therapy offer new ways of deep immunosuppression. In this project we aim to characterize the mechanisms of CD19 mediated tissue remodeling compared to state-of-the art treatments. 

The student (f/m/d) will work on established state-of the art techniques of molecular biology including immunofluorescence, RNA seq, Western blot, nucleofection and  siRNA, reporter assay, ChIP assay. The student will also be involved in establishing novel analysis and imaging methods. Working with mouse experiments is optional. 

Essential experience/ qualifications:

• Graduation at a Master´s level (or equivalent) in biological or biomedical sciences with convincing results
• Strong interest in biomedical research, in discovering new fields and establishing novel techniques 
• Strong interest to work both independently and co-operatively within an international
  research team
• At least basic bioinformatic knowledge 
• Good written and spoken English skills 

Additionally beneficial are:

• experience in state of the art techniques of molecular biology and cell culture