Open Positions

1

Time Span

as soon as possible for 3 years

Application Deadline

16 Sep 2024

Financing

yes

Areas of study

Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Human Biology, Biomedicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

Description

The Manchot Graduate School Molecules of Infection V (MOI-V) offers an innovative, structured training and research program in a both stimulating and interdisciplinary field of medicine and biology. Highly motivated and excellent candidates holding a MSc degree in biology, biochemistry or related subjects are strongly encouraged to apply.

The scholarship comprises inter alia a monthly allowance of 1,900 € over a period of 3.5 years as well as a budget for material expenses and financial support for the attendance of national and international conferences and for a temporary stay abroad.

Closing date: 16.09.2024

Job profile:

The research program of the MOI-V Manchot Graduate School focuses on the characterization and functional dissection of selected host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level and the mechanism that control immunological responses to infectious diseases. In doing so, it follows the highly successful approach adopted in the previous funding periods for MOI-I, MOI-II, MOI-III and MOI-IV.

One PhD scholarship is still available:

P17:  The role of the purinergic receptor P2X7 for cross-presentation of antigens during poxviral infection (Ingo Drexler, Institute for Virology, HHU Düsseldorf)

All 18 dissertation projects of the Graduate School are cross-linked both in content and methodology. Within the scope of the MOI-V qualification program, lectures, seminars and a lab rotation will provide the PhD students with thorough insight into the infection biology of the three big pathogen groups of viruses, bacteria and fungi/protozoa as well as into the host’s immune response. In the course of the study program, the students will be enabled to acquire extensive professional key competences. A temporary stay abroad is an integral part of each dissertation project. Yearly MOI symposia offer a platform for presenting own research results and intensive scientific exchange. An international scientific advisory board accompanies MOI-V and supports the PhD students during their projects. 

The Heinrich-Heine-University with more than 34,000 students forms the core of the university town Düsseldorf. As a full university with its five faculties law, economics, humanities, medicine, and mathematics & natural sciences, the HHU promotes close interdisciplinary cooperation on the regional, national and international scale. The HHU has, already for several times, been awarded with the certificate “TOTAL E-Quality”.

If you are interested to apply for the scholarships, please go to our website to download the documents for your application and find more information about the projects: https://www.moi.hhu.de/en/translate-to-english-stellenangebote

If you have got further questions, please contact the scientific coordinator, Dr. Stephanie Spelberg, via E-mail (moi@hhu.de).