PhD Student
PhD student (m/f/d) Full-time
The LMU University Hospital Munich is one of the largest and most efficient university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 48 specialized clinics, departments and institutes provide excellent research and teaching and enable interprofessional and interdisciplinary patient care at the highest level. Our employees come from more than 100 countries.
The Medizinische Klinik I (Kardiologie) on the Campus Großhadern invites applications for the research area for February 1st 2021, in full time, for a
PhD student (m/f/d)
Medizinische Klinik I (Kardiologie)
Scope of duties
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to fill a PhD student position in cardiovascular immunology in the research group of Prof. Christian Schulz at the Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital Munich. Our group is interested in diverse aspects of macrophage biology, from their origin and developmental paths to the mechanisms relevant for cardiovascular disease. This project will investigate how the cellular metabolism in different macrophage subsets shapes their effector functions in inflammation and atherosclerosis. To tackle this question, the successful candidate will use novel mouse models, in vitro RNA knockdown models, confocal microscopy, multi-parameter flow cytometry and cutting-edge technologies, including metabolomics and single-cell transcriptomics. Our overall aim is to understand the interplay of metabolic flux and inflammatory functions in macrophages at the site of inflammation.
Our requirements
- Master’s degree in biology or medical/biomedical sciences or equivalent
- Previous experience in macrophage biology, metabolism and cardiovascular research is an advantage
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- High level of motivation and a burning interest in immunology
- Excitement to work in a team
Our offer
- Salary according to the German salary scale TV-L
- Company pension scheme
- Childcare services
- Job ticket (subsidized public transport)
- Staff accommodation
- Structured education and training [within the CRC (Collaborative Research Center) 1123]
- Work in a motivated team in a thriving scientific environment
- Integration in several national and international collaborations
- Discounts
Applications should include motivational letter, CV, certificates and contact information of two referees. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs cannot be
refunded. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Christian Schulz, e-mail: christian.schulz@med.uni-muenchen.de.
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LMU Klinikum – Campus Großhadern
Medizinische Klinik I, Prof. Dr. Christian Schulz
Marchioninistraße 15, 81377 Munich, Germany