Open positions
The Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology always welcomes spontaneous applications from motivated students at the Bachelor, Master, PhD, MD or post-doc level.
The Meinl Lab is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate
Inflammatory diseases of the CNS comprise a spectrum of disorders amongst which MS is the most frequent one. These diseases are due to misguided autoreactive immune cells that attack the own nervous system and induce chronic inflammation. We aim (1) to explore the autoimmunity against known target antigens and identify novel targets of autoimmune responses to stratify patients, and (2) to recognize mechanisms of actions of immunomodulatory drugs applied to patients with MS and related disorders. This specific project aims at understanding the role of B cells and plasma cells in neuroinflammation and will be performed in the BMC in the lab of Prof. Dr. Edgar Meinl.
Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry or a related discipline. Alternatively, MD students with a strong interest in basic research are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, good team players, yet capable of working independently and with high enthusiam for joining basic research with clinically relevant issues. Experience with FACS, immune cell culture, molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics is advantageous. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be fluent in English (spoken and written).
The position is fully funded according to the German model for the public sector (TV-L E13, 65%). Applicants will benefit from access to cutting-edge core facilities (on-site) in genomics, proteomics, imaging, and computational biology as well as from close supervision and mentorship to support scientific and career development. They will be able to find a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment at the BMC.
Starting date is flexible, between July and September 2025, initially limited to 3 years. The University of Munich is an equal opportunity employer. Handicapped candidates with equal qualifications will be given preference. If you are interested, please submit until the 30.05.2025 a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) containing your CV (max. 2 pages, written in English), certificates of university degrees and other relevant transcripts, a short motivational letter and contact details for at least 2 references to:
Edgar.Meinl@med.uni-muenchen.deKawakami lab is seeking a PhD candidate
The group employs experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) as an animal model of multiple sclerosis. Specifically, we used two-photon microscopy to visualize the motility of autoantigen specific T cells throughout the process of T cell infiltration into the CNS in living animals. Recently, we used CRISPR gene editing to identify critical regulators of autoantigen specific T cell infiltration into the CNS. We are now seeking a PhD candidate to further investigate the molecular mechanism of T cell infiltration and activation in the CNS using these cutting-edge technologies, including CRISPR gene editing and intravital imaging, together with advanced methods of molecular biology.
Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology or a related subject. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, good team players, yet capable of working independently. Candidates should be fluent in English. We prefer candidates with basic experience in fluorescence/confocal microscopy, experimental animal handling, flow cytometry, and cell culture.
The position is funded by DFG. The salary will be according to the German model for the public sector (TV-L E13, 65%). The University of Munich is an equal opportunity employer. Handicapped candidates with equal qualifications will be given preference. If you are interested, please send your complete CV, certificates of university degrees and other relevant transcripts together with letters of recommendation to:
Naoto.Kawakami@med.uni-muenchen.de
Master’s thesis student with interest in image analysis
At the Kerschensteiner Lab we study how axons degenerate in mouse models of multiple sclerosis. Most of our data comes from intravital 2-photon-imaging of the spinal cord. Here we offer a master’s thesis project to automate the analysis of 2-photon-microscopy images of mouse spinal cord axons. The aim is to develop a AI-based image analysis pipeline that would allow automatic staging of axon damage in 2-photon imaging stacks.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working applicants with previous experience in using data science approaches for image analysis. Applicants should be fluent in English. The starting date for this project is flexible but we aim for spring/summer of 2023. If you are interested, please send a letter of motivation and your CV to:
Martin.Kerschensteiner@med.uni-muenchen.deProf. Dr. med. Martin Kerschensteiner
Chair, Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology