Professor Beate Sodeik at Hannover Medical School is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join her lab in April 2026. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on how the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) evades the human immune system.
Project Highlights
- Focus: Investigating the inner tegument protein pUL37 and its deamidase activity.
- Goal: Understanding how this protein influences intracellular capsid transport and innate immune evasion during skin infections.
- Impact: Contributing novel insights into protein deamidation, a currently poorly understood post-translational modification.
- Collaboration: Work within the new DFG Graduate School ACME (Activation of Cellular Anti-Microbial Effectors) and the RESIST Excellence Cluster.
Candidate Profile
- Education: An MSc degree in Infection Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Skills: A strong interest in virology and cell biology, with experience in protein science being a plus.
- Attributes: A dynamic individual willing to master complex laboratory techniques independently.
Key Details & Deadlines
- Funding: Fully funded (65% TVL 13) for 4 years.
- Inquiry Deadline: Email Professor Sodeik via her MHH address (not LinkedIn) by January 15, 2026.
- Application Deadline: Formal applications must be submitted via the application platform by January 20, 2026.
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