CareerPlan

PhD Position (m/f/d) / 14047 / Institute of Medical Microbiology - AG Knuschke

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12

Core

Investigate the antiviral role of hemoglobin during influenza A virus infection and the regulation of this response by the TSP-1/CD47 signaling axis using in vitro and in vivo models.

Role type

PhD researcher (immunology/virology)

Builds

Research findings on hemoglobin-mediated antiviral defense and regulatory mechanisms

Domain

Medical microbiology / Immunology / Virology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Cell culture, Molecular biology techniques, In vivo animal models, Therapeutic intervention study design, Data analysis

Preferred skills

Laboratory animal science (FELASA B), Basic research in virology/immunology

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments to characterize hemoglobin functions, Apply molecular biology techniques, Plan and analyze therapeutic intervention studies, Present research findings at conferences and publish, Assist in supervising Bachelor's/Master's students