PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Join us as a PhD student (m/f/d) at the internationally renowned Research Center Borstel (RCB) within the Leibniz Association, and contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of respiratory diseases.
Fact About The Borstel Research Center
- Global Leader in Lung Research: The Borstel Research Center is one of the world’s leading institutions for lung research, tackling diseases like tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 100 Years of Innovation: Founded in 1905, the Research Center Borstel has been at the forefront of medical research for over a century, making groundbreaking discoveries and improving human health.
- Leibniz Association Member: As part of the esteemed Leibniz Association, the Research Center Borstel collaborates with 93 other top research institutions across Germany to drive scientific progress.
- Tuberculosis Expertise: Borstel Research Center is home to the world-renowned Borstel Tuberculosis Unit, dedicated to combating TB through cutting-edge research and global partnerships.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: The center boasts ultramodern laboratories, animal facilities, and cutting-edge equipment, enabling scientists to conduct pioneering research.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Researchers from diverse fields – biology, medicine, physics, and mathematics – come together at Borstel to tackle complex health challenges.
- International Collaboration: Scientists from over 50 countries have collaborated with Borstel Research Center, fostering global knowledge sharing and solutions.
- Nobel Prize Connections: Several Nobel laureates have worked or collaborated with the Research Center Borstel, including Robert Koch, who discovered the tuberculosis bacterium.
- Breakthroughs in Personalized Medicine: Borstel researchers are pioneering personalized medicine approaches to tailor treatments to individual patients’ needs, revolutionizing healthcare.
- Training the Next Generation: The Research Center Borstel offers exceptional training opportunities for students, postdoctoral researchers, and clinicians, shaping the future of medical research.
Eligibility For 2025 PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Research Center Borstel
- A master’s degree (or equivalent) with excellent grades in biology, microbiology, or immunology.
- Experience in handling animal and in vivo studies.
- Strong interest and background in immunology.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Description For 2025 PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Research Center Borstel
- Characterization of ex vivo and in vivo experimental models of pulmonary occlusive vasculopathy.
- Investigation of the role of IL-13Rα1- and IL-13Rα2-mediated signaling pathways in IL-13-induced hyperplasia of PASMC in vitro.
- Determination of the efficacy of therapeutic targeting IL-13Rα1- or IL-13Rα2-mediated signaling pathways ex vivo and in vivo.
How To Apply For 2025 PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Research Center Borstel
Please send your application with the usual documents (without photo) up to 15.10.2024 to our website www.fz-borstel.de. For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Xinhua Yu on 04537-1882520.