Προκήρυξη:
Scientists and physicians of the Innsbruck campus, working in the related fields of Infection, Immunity, Transplantation and/or Biogerontology, have decided to join forces and have created a structured and multidisciplinary research and training programme of excellence (DK).
Their intention is to cooperatively and synergistically investigate genetic and environmental parameters, which destroy the immune homeostasis during host-pathogen interaction, thus leading to opportunistic infections, seldom developing in healthy, but quite often in immuno-compromised subjects. Six of the 7 members of the consortium work at Innsbruck Medical University (IMU), one is heading the Institute of Biomedical Aging Research (IBA), now part of University of Innsbruck / Leopold Franzens University (LFU). It is envisaged to strengthen the cooperation between both local universities in the coming periods.
Four members of the consortium are medical doctors - one works at bedside and 3 mainly preclinically - three are natural scientists. All 7 contribute to various aspects of host-pathogen interaction, comprising inherited and acquired immunity. On the infection side fungal, bacteriological or virological models are in use.
Available Topics of PhD thesis (HOROS projects)
- CD8+ regulatory T cells in old age
- Molecular characterization of siderophore uptake in Aspergillus fumigatus
- Lipoprotein metabolism and its influence on susceptibility to infections
For further informations about the topics: http://horos.at/content/home/application/
Why Horos?
- Individual supervision and monitoring (students have their individual thesis steering committee)
- A highly structured HOROS-specific educational programme
- Funded research exchange with international laboratories
- Retreats and social activities
- Guaranteed salary as suggested by the Austrian Science Fund for the proposed 3-years, health insurance and social benefits
- State-of-the art facilities and resources
Desired skills and experience
The entry requirement is a full study completing degree (Master, Magister, Diploma, MD) in medical science, natural sciences or related disciplines. Students have to show academic excellence, scientific potential, flexibility, motivation, suitability for the research project and the willingness to stay 3-6 months abroad.
- CV
- filled application form
- university entry permission
- university exam
- recommendation letter
- abstract of diploma/master/MD thesis
We can only accept complete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered!
PhD students are selected on the basis of their application materials and the selected candidates will be invited to a personal interview at Innsbruck Medical University.
- Verification that the application is complete and that the applicant fulfils all requirements
- Obtaining candidate evaluations from referees
- Evaluation by HOROS scientist and ranking of candidates based on their qualifications, research experience, and future plans
- Invitation of preselected candidates for a hearing and personal job interviews in Innsbruck in February (justifiable expenses for travel and accommodation will be reimbursed)
- Final selection of stipendiates
Application deadline: 12. January 2018 12.00 CET
Interviews: 05./06. Feburary 2018
Start of work: beginning March/April 2018