Doctoral Position in Immunology

(Part-time 65 %, E 13 TV-L)

Reference no.: 2026/030. The position is immediately available. The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

This project will focus on in vitro assays recapitulating human T cell exhaustion, a dysfunctional cell state found in chronic infection and solid tumors. To identify novel regulators in this cell differentiation pathway, we will perform pooled CRISPR screens and controlled knock-out experiments with the goal to identify novel therapeutic strategies. This project will combine several disciplines, including immunology, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.

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• Research in the field of transcriptional regulation of human T cell exhaustion
• Conducting large scale CRISPR screens in human T cells
• Interest in acquiring new skills and knowledge
• Communicating your results by publishing research papers in journals and conferences
• Assist in teaching and supervising BSc and MSc students

• Master degree in Biology, Life Science, Biochemistry or similar with outstanding result
• Strong motivation and determination
• Enthusiasm for basic science and cell engineering
• Experience in immunology and cell biology is a plus
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English

• Supervision on the research project, excellent development opportunities, mentoring
• Opportunities for collaborations with researchers at the University of Konstanz and international institutions
• Professional infrastructure and student support
• Excellent career and equal opportunity coaching

Questions can be directed to Prof. Dr. Kathrin Schumann (kath) via e-mail. We look forward to receiving your application until 28.02.2026 via our Online Application Portal.

• Applications should contain: (i) a motivation letter, (ii) an academic CV, (iii) copies of all previous degrees, including detailed transcripts of records, (iv) the names and email addresses of two academic referees.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply.

They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact , + 49 .