Open Positions

2

Time Span

01 Nov 2025 for 4 years

Application Deadline

16 May 2025

Financing

yes

Areas of study

Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Human Biology, Biomedicine, Bioinformatics

Description

The HSII offers a three-year PhD curriculum beginning in October each year. The program is supported by a wide range of collaborative research initiatives, including CRC1192, CRC1328, CRC1648, CRC1700, FOR2799, FOR2879, and FOR5068, which focus on infection, immunity, and inflammation. In addition, the immunological training is closely aligned with the research goals of the Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology (HCTI), where scientists and clinicians work in an interdisciplinary environment on autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Highlights:

• Research projects and funding for at least three years
• 180 credits (150 for the dissertation and 30 for accompanying courses, based on the European Credit Transfer System - ECTS)
• Courses in good scientific practice, presentation and writing skills provided by the UKE Academy of Biomedical Health Sciences (ABHS)Specific courses in key skills, interdisciplinary topics, and research methods Weekly seminars and journal clubs
• Retreats, guest lectures, symposia, and social activities
• Language of instruction: English

Admission Requirements

• An above-average MSc degree in biological sciences or equivalent (e.g., bioinformatics)
• Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS), unless English is your native language or you have completed at least two years of education (during B.Sc./M.Sc. or equivalent studies) entirely in English
• Strong interest in infection, immunity, and inflammation
• Ability to work in a team and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research
• Proof of full immunization against measles