Open PhD Position at the Biomedical Center (BMC)

The Brocker lab at the Institute for Immunology, Biomedical Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU)
Munich, is currently recruiting one
PhD student (m/f/d) in biomedical research

Institution: Institute of Immunology
Faculty of Medicine
Biomedical Center (BMC)
Remuneration group: TV-L E13
Full-Time / Part-Time: Part-time (65%)
Start date: Earliest convenience, contract for 3 years
Application deadline: 31.01.2025

We are developing novel reagents for the therapeutic targeting of extracellular vesicles.
Using in-house developed reagents that can bind virtually all extracellular vesicles (EVs) in vivo, we aim to
modulate immune responses by targeting specific molecules to naturally occurring EV for therapeutic purposes.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD student with a background in Biochemistry to further develop
and optimize these reagents. Your tasks will include designing and cloning of new optimized PS-binding
reagents, their expression in bacteria and mammalian cells, protein purification using different affinity
chromatography approaches and size exclusion chromatography, in vitro and in vivo testing of these reagents
using appropriate cell and mouse assays.

About us:
LMU Munich is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. The Institute of Immunology is part of the
Biomedical Center (BMC) of the LMU Faculty of Medicine. The research topics in the house focus on subjects
such as lymphocyte interaction and activation, tolerance, autoimmunity, vaccine research, immunity to tumors
and infections. https://www.immunologie.med.uni-muenchen.de/index.html
The BMC is located on the Martinsried Campus (one of the best scientific locations in Germany) and offers an
ideal research infrastructure with close proximity to the LMU University Hospital, the Faculties of Chemistry and
Pharmacy and Biology, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE-Munich), Helmholtz Center
Munich, the Max Planck Institutes for Biochemistry and Biological Intelligence and the Innovation and Start-up
Center Biotechnology (IZB). Off campus, Munich is one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the world and
offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities all year round.

Your qualifications
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, preferably Biochemistry,
• Highly motivated candidate who has already basic knowledge of Biochemistry and is open for new
technologies,
• Basic knowledge of Immunology and immunological techniques are a plus,
• Ability to work independently and goal-oriented,
• Experience in protein production, protein isolation and protein modification, flow cytometry, cell culture,
molecular biology and in vivo models,
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (spoken and written),
• Candidates are expected to work well in an interactive and cooperative scientific environment, display
intellectual curiosity and strong commitment to research.
We offer
• An exciting project in an innovative and modern laboratory,
Jan 2024
• Modern workplace with cutting-edge technology embedded in a stimulating scientific community at the
Biomedical Center of the LMU on the HighTech-Campus Martinsried,
• Excellent training and support in a motivated, international team,
• Dynamic young teams within the institute with many collaborative projects,
• Participation of the PhD candidate in scientific conferences.
• LMU Gateway support in all matters relating to the move to Munich [for international PhD students],
• Numerous LMU employee benefits, e.g. discounted fitness and cultural offers, job public transport ticket,
Jobbike as well as several canteens and excellent cafés on campus.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The promotion of diversity is an important strategic goal at our
center. This is reflected in the BMC Code of Conduct, which actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
The LMU is committed to a family-oriented policy and an equal opportunity employer, specifically welcoming
female scientists' applications. Severely disabled persons with similar qualifications will be given priority.
Please submit your application (motivation letter including your CV, certificates and contact details of two
references) as a single PDF file to sekretariat.immunologie@med.uni-muenchen.de.

For enquiries or further questions please contact PD Dr. Jan Kranich jan.kranich@med.uni-muenchen.de.