PhD Biology

At UKB, around 500,000 patients are treated each year. The hospital employs approximately 9,000 staff members and has a total balance sheet of €1.6 billion. In addition to more than 3,300 medical and dental students, around 585 trainees are educated each year in various healthcare professions. UKB ranks first among university hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia in both academic performance and the Focus clinic ranking, and it holds the third-highest case mix index (severity of cases) in Germany.

IMMEI, located at the Medical Faculty Campus of Bonn University Clinic, provides an exceptional environment for cutting-edge research. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer a platform for collaboration and innovation. The working group is led by Prof. Dr. Zeinab Abdullah ( ), who has substantial experience and expertise in the field. IMMEI is comprised of 6 working groups and approx. 30 scientific and non-scientific staff ( ). AG Abdullah primarily studies chronic liver inflammation and its impact on anti-viral immune responses and tissue regeneration. The group utilises a diverse mixture of
in vitro
and
in vivo
methodologies to perform basic and applied immunological research. This position will be based within the AG Abdullah working group but you will be integrated and expected to work as part of the larger IMMEI research infrastructure.

Activities And Responsibilities

• Work with transgenic mice (Genotyping, husbandry, organ processing, injections)
• Support scientists with experiments
• Help in the technical training of PhD and Masters students
• Cell culture
• Establishment of SOPs and maintenance of core lab resources
• Perform flow cytometric profiling of immune populations

Qualification profile

• Completed training as BTA or biological laboratory technician.
• FELASA B certification (or equivalent) qualification for animal work
• Experience with in vivo techniques (I.V, S.C)
• Standard molecular biology techniques
• Flow cytometry experience
• Proficient in cell culture
• Professional written and spoken English
• Professional written and spoken German

Desired Qualifications (not Mandatory But Preferred)

• Experience with mouse colony maintenance
• Experience with processing and handling of human samples
• Familiarity with in vitro immunological assays

Benefits

• Responsible and diverse: A position with plenty of room for creativity and responsibility within a supportive and collegial team and flexibility in job scale
• Fair compensation: Pay according to the TV-L collective agreement, including annual bonus and company pension scheme
• Family-friendly flexibility: Flexible working time models, access to a place in our company daycare center, and programs supporting employees returning from parental leave
• Smart commuting: Excellent connection to the SWB public transport network and the option of an interest-free loan for the purchase of an e-bike
• Supported development: Individual training opportunities through courses, e-learning programs, and coaching sessions
• Structured onboarding: A systematic introduction to your new role and team
• Healthy at work: A wide range of health and wellness programs, plus free membership at the UKB fitness studio
• Employee benefits: Access to discounted offers for employees (corporate benefits)

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore urge relevantly qualified women to apply. Applications are treated in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and those of equal status are particularly welcome.