Master Student Position (MSc or MD) in Translational Diabetes

We are seeking for a talented master student to support our research in translational diabetes. Our research focuses on the role of the immune system in metabolic disease, especially the contribution of intestinal innate immune cells in obesity and diabetes.

 

The project

The project aims to elucidate mechanisms of inflammation in metabolic disease focused on the intestinal immunity.

• Keywords: obesity, metabolic disease, inflammation, macrophages, mucosal immunity

 

Your position

• Master thesis about 1 year (starting as soon as possible)
• Planning, design and evaluation of experiments
• Learning multiple techniques: handling rodents (mice), qPCR, ELISA, cell culture, flow cytometry (FACS), histology

 

Your profile

• Highly motivated master student in Biology (or MD) searching for a thesis
• Quantitative background (biology, biomedical research)
• Solid skills in laboratory work and willing to do in vivo experiments
• Basic knowledge of immunology and the immune system
• Interest in expanding knowledge of biomedical science and translational diabetes research

 

We offer you

• Interdisciplinary research environment
• Motivating working atmosphere including team work

 

Application / Contact

Please submit your application, including CV, letter of motivation and references to PD Dr. Claudia Cavelti-Weder,

email: claudia.cavelti-weder@usb.ch

 

University Hospital Basel

Department of Biomedicine (DBM)

Translational Diabetes (ZLF, Lab 312)