The Anne Krug Lab at the Institute for Immunology, Biomedical Center (BMC), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, is offering a PhD position focused on exploring the immune response to the live-attenuated yellow fever vaccine. This research is part of the EU-funded Yellow4FLAVI consortium, which aims to deconstruct protective immunity from the YF17D vaccine to advance flavivirus vaccine design. The successful candidate will employ advanced multiomics approaches, including transcriptomics and proteomics, as well as primary cell cultures, to investigate early immune activation at the injection site and the role of dendritic cells in adaptive immunity. The lab is situated on the vibrant Martinsried campus, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and an international, interdisciplinary research environment. The ideal applicant will have a Master's degree in Biology, Immunology, or a related field, with hands-on experience in cellular biology or immunology techniques such as cell culture and flow cytometry. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills are also required. The position is part-time (65%) and compensated according to the TV-L E13 pay scale, with funding provided by the EU Yellow4FLAVI consortium. The application deadline is February 1, 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the LMU job portal and are encouraged to contact the lab for further information. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in immunology, vaccine research, multiomics, and cellular biology, and who wish to contribute to innovative research in a leading European institution.

A PhD position is available in Immunology/Vaccinology/DC Biology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany, within the team of Prof. Dr. Anne Krug. The research project, supervised by Dr. Carole Berruyer, focuses on the spatial and temporal coordination of the early immune response to the live-attenuated yellow fever vaccine. This work is part of the EU-funded Yellow4FLAVI Consortium, which aims to deconstruct the protective immunity of yellow fever virus 17D to inform flavivirus vaccine design. The position is based at the Faculty of Medicine - Biomedical Center (BMC), Institute for Immunology. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading European research university with a long-standing tradition of excellence in research and teaching. The project offers opportunities to work in a cutting-edge research environment, collaborating with international experts in immunology and vaccinology. The position is part-time (65%) and funded according to the TV-L E13 pay scale, with social benefits as per German regulations. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful research in immunology, vaccine development, and dendritic cell biology. Applicants should have a strong background in immunology, vaccinology, or related biological sciences, with laboratory research experience preferred. Proficiency in English and eligibility for PhD studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München are required. The application deadline is February 1, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the provided application link.