Careers
Master’s thesis project
Regulation of alloreactive T cells
A master thesis project is available to study the impact of microbiome and bacterial translocation on tissue resident macrophage populations and the initiation of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curable therapy for certain malignancies. Nevertheless, 30–60% of HSCT patients develop aGvHD, which is caused by allogeneic T-cells attacking host tissues. In our lab, we are investigating how the microbiome and bacterial translocation boosts aGvHD development and how macrophages across aGvHD target and non-target organs regulate pathogenic T cell responses.
Successful candidates will employ a broad array of research methods such as cell culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and in vivo mouse models. Interested and highly motivated candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary translational research project.
Interested applicants should have basic lab experience (preferably with immunology background) and good communication skills in English.
Interested applicants should send their electronic application & CV to:
Prof. Andreas Beilhack, MD
E-mail: beilhack_a@ukw.de
Subject: Master Thesis (+F1/F2 Praktikum
Open Bachelor & Master thesis projects
Open Internships & HiWi-position
The Beilhack lab mission
Our goal is to make a lasting impact on the field of immunotherapy to improve the human condition. To make a great impact on the field, we must achieve the following tasks:
- Perform well-designed experiments that lead us to exciting and novel discoveries and ultimately form the basis for future therapies.
- Advance and master cutting-edge technologies to propel our endeavor.
- Communicate our findings within and beyond the greater scientific community.
- Mentor trainees to become some of the best scientists of their generation.
Open Positions:
Internship/Bachelor/Master thesis
Open Master Project
Antigen presentation to alloreactive T cells
A master thesis project is available to study the antigen presentation in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curable therapy for certain malignancies. Nevertheless, 30–60% of HSCT patients develop aGvHD, which is caused by allogeneic T-cells attacking host tissues. In our lab, we are investigating how defined cell types boost aGvHD initiation.
Successful candidates will employ a broad array of research methods such as cell culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and in vivo mouse models. Interested and highly motivated candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary translational research project.
Interested applicants should have basic lab experience (preferably with immunology background) and good communication skills in English.
Interested applicants should send their electronic application & CV to:
Prof. Andreas Beilhack, MD
E-mail: beilhack_a@ukw.de
Subject: Master Thesis (+F1/F2 Praktikum)
Immunobiology of Regulatory T cells (Tregs)
A Bachelor/Master thesis project is available to study the biology of human and mouse regulatory T cells, important signaling pathways and cell-cell-interactions of immune regulation in inflammation and cancer. Successful candidates will employ a broad array of research methods such as cell culture, immunological assays, multiparameter flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, transfection, qRT-PCR and in vivo mouse models of non-invasive optical imaging. Interested and highly motivated candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary translational research project.
A successful applicant will have some basic lab experience and good communication skills in English. Interested applicants should send their electronic application and CV to:
Prof. Andreas Beilhack, MD
E-mail: beilhack_a@ukw.de
Subject: Bachelor/Master Thesis
Internship
An internship is open as part of a translational research project on regulatory T cells (Tregs). Successful candidates will learn and employ a broad array of research methods such as cell culture, immunological in vitro assays, multiparameter flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy. Interested and highly motivated candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in an innovative translational research project. A successful applicant will have good communication skills and is proficient in English. Interested applicants should send their electronic application and CV to:
Prof. Andreas Beilhack, MD
E-mail: beilhack_a@ukw.de
Subject: Internship – Tregs
HiWi-Position for Genotyping
A payed position as a student research assistant is open to support lab tasks, particularly PCR/genotyping of transgenic mouse strains. A successful candidate will have some basic lab experience, is reliable and friendly, and shows good communication skills. We expect a commitment for at least one year. Interested and highly motivated candidates will be given the opportunity to become a member of an interdisciplinary research team. Interested applicants should send their electronic application and CV to:
Prof. Andreas Beilhack, MD
E-mail: beilhack_a@ukw.de
Subject: HiWi-Position