PhD Student in Autoimmunity and Infection in Gastroenterology at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf 2026

The doctoral position is based in the I. Department of Medicine in the field of immunological research. We investigate reciprocal influences of infections and autoimmunity in the field of autoimmune liver diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases. To this end, we use complex cell culture models and primary human samples. The work is embedded in a larger, international team. We look forward to receiving motivated support for our research.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 10, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
• City to studyHamburg
• School to studyUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and collaborative collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

Requirements

• Completed scientific university degree (Master of Science (MSc) or diploma) in immunology, cell biology, biomedicine, molecular medicine, or a related field of life sciences
• Practical experience or strong interest in high-dimensional flow cytometry, cell culture, confocal microscopy, and bioinformatics
• Prior knowledge of or strong interest in immunology and pathogen-host interaction
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Good communication skills

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf webpage.