Chemokine Receptor-Mediated Control of plasmacytoid dendritic cell Plasticity in Chronic Inflammation.

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 46 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harbouring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with approximately 10.000 employees.

The Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK) offers a PhD Position in Chemokine Receptor-Mediated Control of plasmacytoid dendritic cell Plasticity in Chronic Inflammation.

A PhD position is available to study Chemokine-driven interactions of inflammatory cell types at sites of inflammation including plasmacytoid dendritic cell (DC) Plasticity in Chronic Inflammation. Using atherosclerosis as a disease model for chronic inflammation, the project will interrogate (plasmacytoid) DC effects on T cell homeostasis, function and plasticity, study the role of chemokine receptors in DC localization, migration and T cell interactions and employ cell-specific reporter mouse models to comprehensively dissect e. g. cell localization.

We offer:

Eligible candidates (m/f) should have experience with mouse models, immunological and molecular biological techniques, a strong motivation and team spirit. German language skills would be helpful, solid English skills written and spoken are mandatory. The successful candidate (m/f) should hold an above-average Diploma/Master's degree in biological sciences or related fields and have experience with basic methods of molecular and cellular biology. The PhD (m/f) will work at the institute for cardiovascular prevention (IPEK) at the LMU in Munich, Germany (www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Prophylaxe-und-Epidemiologieder-Kreislaufkrankheiten; www.sfb1123.med.unimuenchen.de).

The Position:

He/She will work in a team of experienced staff, PhD students, postdocs and technicians with excellent infrastructure.

Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can't be refunded. For more information please contact: Mrs. E. Bretzke, Kreislaufinstitut, Pettenkoferstr. 9, 80336 München, Tel. 089/4400-54353.

Interested candidates (m/f) should submit their electronic application (including motivation letter, CV, publication list (when applicable) and references) to: Mr. Emiel van der Vorst ([Email Address Removed]) and Mrs. Yvonne Döring ([Email Address Removed]).

Applications from severely handicapped persons with basically similar qualification will be given priority. Salary will be according to TV-L 13 (65%); the position is funded for three years (Starting date not before 01-09-2016).

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