Doctoral Position (PHD) (M/F)

Regensburg
Universitätsklinikum Regensburg

The Department of Experimental Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Regensburg is searching
with immediate effect for a



DOCTORAL POSITION (PHD) (M/F)
part-time (65%), for at least three years



Our group is interested in the function of the complement system, a pathway of the innate immune system, in the eye. We particularly focus on the question how the complement system is dysregulated in retinal diseases and how it can be modulated as a therapeutic target. We have recently published that the complement system is locally produced and regulated in the healthy and diseased eye (BioRxiv: 413088) and showed that complement regulators could be successful objectives for intravitreal antibody therapies
(Pubmed: 28676742, 27965669, 24797388).



The new team member will have the opportunity to develop a complement-targeting gene therapy in the project “Targeting Müller cells for complement modulating gene addition therapy in a mouse model for Stargardt disease type 1”, which is funded by the German Research Organization (DFG). We will closely collaborate with Prof. A. Grosche at the Department of Physiological Genomics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich (Germany) and other members of the DFG priority program SPP2127.


Requirements
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Immunology, Neuroscience, Biological Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in immunology and basic immunological as well as molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, Western Blots, qPCR and   cell culture techniques will be beneficial
• Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative research environment
• Highly motivated


We offer
• Good opportunities for cooperation with the local interdisciplinary institutions and faculties also with the German Research Organization  (DFG) and the Department of Physiological Genomics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich
• Support for accommodation, public transport, complimentary parking, and assistance for child support among other amenities


The post is remunerated on the TV-L salary scale (EG13, 65%). Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications. Please indicate disablement in your application.


Please include a CV, brief summary of your previous work experience, a short letter of motivation, copies of university degree(s) with academic records, and two reference letters (or the referee’s contact info).


Applications by October 31, 2018 to
University Hospital Regensburg
Dr. rer. nat. Diana Pauly
Lab Experimental Ophthalmology
93042 Regensburg


For further information contact
Dr. rer. nat. Diana Pauly
diana.pauly(at)ukr.de
and see www.ukr.de/jobs

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