PhD Position: Mucosal Immunology & T Cell Research

University of Zurich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Zurich is seeking a researcher to lead a project on T cell responses against commensal fungi and to delineate mechanisms of protective Th17 induction in the oral mucosa using murine models. This position offers opportunities to contribute original research directions within a collaborative, well-supported environment at a leading university in Zurich.

Applicants should have a MSc in immunology with strong expertise in mucosal immunology, T cell biology, and infection biology,

Qualifikationen

• MSc degree in immunology or related field.
• Strong background in mucosal immunology, T cell biology or infection biology.
• Hands-on experience with high-parameter flow cytometry.
• Experience with in vivo models; bioinformatics is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead a project on T cell responses against commensal fungi in murine models of persistent Candida albicans colonization.
• Develop original research directions within a collaborative and well-supported environment.

Kenntnisse

Mucosal immunology

T cell biology

Infection biology

Flow cytometry

In vivo models

Bioinformatics

Ausbildung

MSc in Immunology

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Zurich is seeking a researcher to lead a project on T cell responses against commensal fungi and to delineate mechanisms of protective Th17 induction in the oral mucosa using murine models. This position offers opportunities to contribute original research directions within a collaborative, well-supported environment at a leading university in Zurich.

Applicants should have a MSc in immunology with strong expertise in mucosal immunology, T cell biology, and infection biology,