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

Universitätsklinikum Münster; Senden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university hospital in Germany seeks a PhD Student in Peripheral Nerve Neurobiology / Neuro-Immunology. The role involves studying mechanisms of immunology and applying advanced transcriptomics techniques in research. Candidates should have experience in rodent experimentation and good communication skills in English. The position offers exciting projects and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Exciting Projects

Professional Development and Training

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Part of Research Innovation

Additional Benefits

Qualifikationen

• Experience in rodent experimentation and their legal requirements in Germany.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English are mandatory.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Rodent experimentation

Immunohistochemistry

RNA in-situ hybridization

Communication skills in English

Jobbeschreibung

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

Limited to 3 years | Part-time with 65% | Salary according to TV‑L / salary group 13 | Department of Medicine A - Hematology, Oncology and Pneumology | Job ID : 11363

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).

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will study mechanisms of peripheral nerve and brain border immunology by applying animal models and spatial transcriptomics at 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
• Motivation, interest in topics of neurobiology and team‑oriented approach to work
• Sense of responsibility, organisational skills, reliability and flexibility
• Experience in single cell / nuclei or spatial transcriptomics is preferable, but not required
• Experience in immunological techniques (e.g., flow cytometry) is a plus
• Good written and oral communication skills in English are mandatory (international group)

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

Apply now via our career portal including CV and cover letter until 03.12.2025.

BENEFITS

• Exciting Projects
• Professional Development and Training
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Part of Research Innovation
• Additional Benefits

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

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Equal opportunities are a part of our Human Resources Policy. UKM supports the compatibility of work and family life and is certified as "Family‑friendly Company" since 2010. Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Due to legal requirements working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against measles.

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