PhD Student position - Institute for Clinical Immunology and Cell Therapeutics
Third-party funding
The DUDECK LAB (Research Group IMMUNOREGULATION) at the INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND CELL THERAPEUTICS, OTTO-VON-GUERICKE UNIVERSITY MAGDEBURG,
is looking for highly motivated early-career researchers
We offer a
PhD Student position
E13 (according to TV‑L), 65%
initially limited to 3 years
Our research focus
We investigate the functional relevance of mast cells in innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as in acute and chronic inflammatory processes, in vivo. Our research focuses on the intercellular communication of mast cells with tissue-resident immune cells, such as dendritic cells and macrophages, as well as non-immune cells, including the endothelium and epithelium. We also examine the characteristics of perivascular mast cells and their influence on blood vessel activation and the recruitment of effector immune cells. Of further interest are the functions of mast cells in regulating barrier integrity and inter-organ communication. To this end, we use innovative transgenic in vivo mouse models and combine high-end imaging techniques, such as intravital two-photon microscopy, three-dimensional light-sheet microscopy, multi-parameter microscopy and live-cell imaging, with molecular biology, cell biology, immunology methods and omics technologies.
(current publications and ongoing research projects can be found at
https://imki.med.ovgu.de/Forschung/Forschungsgruppen/AG+Dudeck.html)
Your profile
We are looking for highly self-motivated candidates with a very good background in biology, biochemistry or related disciplines, keen interest in immunology/allergy/inflammation research and very good teamwork skills to join our research-oriented, ambitious and international team. Experience in cell biological, immunological or molecular biological methods is required. Experience in working with transgenic mouse models and corresponding qualifications, tissue processing or microscopy techniques are advantageous.
We offer
A multifaceted, exciting position in a highly motivated and internationally visible research team in the field of mast cell biology, and using innovative techniques. Our unique selling point is the imaging-based monitoring of intercellular communication in the context of inflammatory processes. Our group is part of the well-equipped Institute for Clinical Immunology and Cell Therapeutics, and innovative imaging techniques are available at the Multiparametric Bioimaging and Cytometry platform. Applicants can be associated with the RTG2408 graduate school (“Maladaptive processes across physiological barriers in chronic diseases”) to benefit from close networking with other PhD students and to participate in the supervised qualification programs (for more information see http://grk2408.ovgu.de/
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Anne Dudeck (Tel. +49-391-67-15382, e-mail: anne.dudeck@med.ovgu.de), Institute for Clinical Immunology and Cell Therapeutics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg.
Your application
We look forward to receiving your application by April 30th, 2026 (application deadline). Apply now via our application portal in one coherent PDF file, including your motivation letter, CV, and contact details of a referee.
online application
by E-Mail:
E-Mail schreiben - (Reference number: 311-2026)
by Post:
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Faculty of Medicine
Personnel Division - Recruiting
Reference number: 311-2026
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
If you have an international vocational or academic qualification, your application must be accompanied by a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (KMK). If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you will need to apply for one if your application is successful.
The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification