Master's Student in Translational Immunology

Please note that:

• We will begin reviewing applications immediately upon receipt, and will continue to do so on a rolling basis until the position is closed;
• The student must be regularly enrolled at a university or higher education institution, and the internship must be a mandatory component of their program of study.

BACKGROUND

The externally funded project will explore the molecular mechanism underlying immune ageing with state-of-the-art in-vitro and in-vivo immunological and multi-Omics approaches. The project aims to generate fundamental and translationable knowledge in human CD8 T-cell differentation and its implementation in neurodegenerative diseases.

TRAINING AND RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

The intern will be supervised by Dr. Feng Hefeng from the Department of Infection and Immunity.The successful candidate will be embedded in a state-of-the-art laboratory at the Department of Infection and Immunity composed of ~100 staff members.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s programme in molecular biology or Immunology.
• Great hand-on laboratory experiments with molecular and cellular biology.
• Good statistical knowledge and hands-on experience with statistical programs (e.g., R) would be an asset.
• Possessing a FELASA B or Function A or equivalent certificate is an asset. 
• Excellent planning and communication skills, ability to work in complex, multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams and to coordinate work.
• Sense of responsibility, autonomy, curiosity, open mind, flexibility and respect of confidentiality.
• Language skills: Fluency in English is mandatory, with written skills in English. Any other language in use in Luxembourg would also be an asset.

What we offer and conditions

• Students will have the opportunity to work in an interactive and international scientific environment, attend conferences by eminent scientists from abroad, and present their own work during lab meetings.
• They will receive laboratory training in various molecular and cellular immunology.
• They will also be exposured to hand-on single-cell Omics data analysis.

Applications including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae should be sent before 9th Jan 2026 via our website www.LIH.lu/jobs.

Gender Equality

The LIH is an equal opportunities employer. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to the recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.