Many environmentally triggered lung diseases are still considered incurable. The Institute of Lung Health and Immunity explores the immunological mechanisms underlying chronic lung diseases such as COPD, lung fibrosis, asthma, lung cancer and the complications following lung transplantation. Innate immune memory is a type of immune response that occurs in almost all higher organisms. This type of defense response represents a long-term modulation of the immune system in response to a pathogen, or other stressors, enabling a more effective response to a future attack.

We aim to understand the molecular pathways involved in human trained immunity. Special focus lies on the signaling function of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in innate immunity and how these molecules regulate metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming during the training phase.

What we offer you
scientific training at HELENA Graduate School work-life balance flexible working hours & time off in lieu 30 days annual leave on-site health management service	career consultation mobile work on-site nursery company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket

Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

This position also provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge and collect significant professional experience, both of which will help advance your scientific career.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of granting an allowance if the necessary conditions are fulfilled. The position is (initially) limited to three years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we require further documents from you regarding the recognition of the degree. Please request the recognition as early as possible.