PhD Student (gn*) in Peripheral Nerve Neurobiology / Neuro-Immunology

University Hospital of Muenster (UKM), WWU; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university medical center in Germany seeks a candidate for a research position in the Department of Neurology. The role involves studying mechanisms of peripheral nerve and brain border immunology using animal models and spatial transcriptomics. Applicants should have experience in rodent experimentation, immunohistochemistry, and strong organizational skills. Good communication skills in English are mandatory. Apply now including CV and cover letter before December 3, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in rodent experimentation and their legal requirements in Germany.
• High degree of motivation and willingness to learn.
• Experience in single cell/nuclei or spatial transcriptomics is preferable.

Aufgaben

• Study mechanisms of peripheral nerve and brain border immunology.
• Apply animal models and spatial transcriptomics.

Kenntnisse

Rodent experimentation

Immunohistochemistry

RNA in-situ hybridization

Light microscopy

Organisational skills

Communication skills in English

Tools

Flow cytometry

Jobbeschreibung

Kennziffer:11363

Limited to 3 years | Part-time with 65% | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Department of Neurology

We 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 at the Department of Neurology –ideally with you on board!

Overall, research in the Group of Prof. Dr. Meyer zu Hörste at the Department of Neurology combines basic models and patient-derived specimen with cutting-edge technologies. One of our recent projects has been to better understand human polyneuropathies by using single nuclei and spatial transcriptomics (PubMed ID 40849297). This embeds with the focus of the group of applying single cell / spatial transcriptomics to better understand human neurological diseases on a wider scale (see e.g. PubMed IDs 38750052, 33382973).

You will study mechanisms of peripheral nerve and brain border immunology by applyinganimal modelsandspatial transcriptomicsat the Department of Neurology as part of the established research group of Prof. Dr. Meyer zu Hörste and integrated with the Biology in Context Core Unit.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in
  • Rodent experimentation and their legal requirements in Germany
  • Immunohistochemistry and/or RNA in-situ hybridization and light microscopy
  • High degree of motivation, willingness to learn and team spirit
  • Strong sense of responsibility, organisational skills, high reliability and flexibility
• Experience in single cell/nuclei or spatial transcriptomics are preferable, but not required
• Experience in immunological techniques (e.g., flow cytometry) are a plus
• We are an international group, so good written and oral communication skills in English are mandatory

This is a wet-lab position, so applicants with purely (bio-)informatics background will not be considered.

For inquiries, please contact: Prof. Gerd Meyer zu Hörste, [e-mail]

Apply now via our career portal including CV and cover letter until December 3, 2025.