PhD Scholarships in Defining Innate Immune, Germany
To encourage the education of high-performing students in Germany, Heidelberg University is providing the PhD Scholarships in Defining Innate Immune Checkpoints Controlling Natural Killer Cell Recognition of Melanoma Cells.
The PhD candidate will apply an immune-oncology CRISPR/Cas9-based screening approach using primary NK cells and melanoma cells, and other tumor cells and will validate already existing candidates for their anti-tumor activity using in vitro and in vivo methods.
Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is a major research institution in Europe. It is the oldest university in Germany and offers over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral degree programmes.
Why study at Heidelberg University? Apart from academic and social responsibilities, Heidelberg University places a premium on student and early career researcher development. By introducing new concepts for research-based teaching, it enables early integration into research themes and procedures.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by March 31, 2022
Brief DescriptionUniversity or Organization: Heidelberg University
Department: NA
Course Level: PhD
Award: Salary
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Germany
Eligibility Eligible Countries: Germany
Eligible Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Defining innate immune checkpoints controlling Natural Killer cell recognition of melanoma cells.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
The candidate is expected to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in cellular and molecular biology and/or immunology.
The candidate should be driven by self-motivation, should share a vivid passion for scientific problems, and should acknowledge interdisciplinary collaborative research to successfully master this doctoral study program.
How to Apply: To enroll at the university, applicants must take admission at the university.
Supporting Documents: Official transcripts of academic records from every postsecondary institution attended for at least one year as a full-time student, statement of purpose, Contact details of two referees, two reference letters from these referees, and CV.
Admission Requirements: The successful candidate must hold a university degree (master or equivalent above average) that permits access to undertake doctoral studies.
Language Requirement: Good English skills (spoken and written) are mandatory.
