Master Position in Skin Immunology:“HDACs as regulators of immunity”

We invite applications for a full time Master position in our “ Tissue Immune Regulation” group. Our research group focuses on the role of T cells in skin. The candidate will be part of a team working on the regulation of T cell responses in the skin in mice. Special focus will be on the role of epigenetic regulators, HDACs, in regulatory T cells. The project will be performed in the context of a multi-group consortium (an  FWF-funded SFB) focused on HDAC biology in T cells. We can offer close interaction with multiple research groups in Vienna that offer expertise in Bioinformatics, Epigenetics, Proteomics and anti-microbial immune responses. Responsibilities: The applicant will be responsible for performing their own experiments with guidance from a PhD student within the research team. Specifically, the candidate will work with in vivo models of skin autoimmunity, gain in-depth experience in flow cytometry and T cell biology. Profile: We are looking forward to applications from highly motivated Biologists. Applicants should have a background (class work) in cellular and molecular immunology and be willing to perform in vivo experiments involving mice. Beneficial would be basic knowledge of flow cytometry. Offer: We offer training in functional cellular assays using immune cells as well as skin tissue cells. You will gain experience in flow cytometry, mouse handling, and expand on your understanding of Immunology. Option to receive part-time employment (“geringfügige Anstellung”).
Starting date as soon as possible.

Master Position in Skin Tumor Immunology

We invite applications for a full time Master position in the “Tissue Immune Regulation” group of Iris Gratz, PhD. Our research group focuses on the role of tissue-resident T cells in health and disease. The candidate will be part of a team studying gamma delta T cells, a unique subset of immune cells. These cells are known to play a role in the regulation of skin immunity, and we will study the role of gamma delta cells in the context of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). The main focus of the project will be to establish a humanized in vivo SCC tumor mouse model with the aim to study innovative therapeutic approaches, exploiting the anti-tumor activity of gamma delta cells. In addition, as part of a larger research consortium focused on dermatological research (the  EB House Austria, we can offer close interaction with clinicians, which promotes access to patient material and translation of new findings to the clinic. Responsibilities: The applicant will be responsible for performing their own experiments with guidance from a Postdoctoral researcher within the research team. Profile: We are looking forward to applications from highly motivated Biologists. Applicants should have a background (class work) in cellular and molecular immunology.  Beneficial (but not required) will be knowledge of animal handling, cell culture and flow cytometry. Offer: You will gain experience in performing both in vivo and in vitro experiments. We offer training in mouse handling, flow cytometry and functional cellular assays using immune cells as well as skin tissue cells. Therefore, you will acquire a spectrum of techniques that are important in the field of immunology. Option to receive part-time employment (“geringfügige Anstellung”). Starting date: As soon as possible.

For more information

please contact Dr. Iris Gratz, Tel.: +43 662 8044-5764.  www.uni-salzburg.at/gratz