The Institute for Experimental Cellular Therapy at University Hospital Essen is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD position in Immunopeptidomics and Leukemia Research, starting April 2026. The project, led by Professor Katharina Fleischhauer and Dr. Pietro Crivello, focuses on understanding how HLA class II (DR/DQ) immunopeptidomes shape T-cell responses and influence leukemia control after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT). This research integrates advanced techniques such...

A PhD student position is available in the group of Nathalie Schmidt at the University Hospital Cologne, Germany. The research focuses on immunometabolism, specifically investigating how obesity and novel weight loss drugs influence antiviral immunity, with a strong emphasis on T cell immunity and metabolism. The project is highly translational and offers the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and supportive team environment. The position is ideal for candidates interested in immunology...

The Institute for Experimental Immunology and Imaging at Universitätsklinikum Essen is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join a DFG-funded project focused on discovering novel mechanisms in stroke immunology. The research group, led by Dr. Vikramjeet Singh, offers years of expertise in the field and access to state-of-the-art imaging and experimental technologies. The position is part-time (25.025 hours per week) and fixed-term for 36 months, with remuneration according to EG 13 TV-L, includi...