Student Assistant (m/f/d) – neuroimmunology and biological psychiatry

05.01.2026, Student assistants, internships, student research projects

Die Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie am TUM Klinikum Rechts der Isar sucht studentische Hilfskräfte.

10-15h / week | temporary (12 month) | Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

The Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at TUM Klinikum Rechts der Isar is performing cutting-edge research in the fields of neuroimmunology, neuropsychiatry, and neurodegeneration. In particular, we focus on translational research with expertise in basic science and access to clinical cohorts. We are coordinating a research project to investigate the neuroimmunological mechanisms in health and disease by performing an in-depth, high-dimensional single-cell analysis using multicolor flow cytometry and transcriptomics. This project is supervised by Prof. Josef Priller, and Dr. Shima Safaiyan. We are looking for highly motivated and talented candidates with academic background in Biology, Medicine, or Immunology.

Your responsibilities:
- Isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from human blood.
- Preparing and staining the immune cells for flow cytometric analysis.
- Regularly working on a Saturday is a requirement of this role.

Your profile:
- Undergraduate/graduate student in the relevant fields (Biology, Medicine, Biomedical science,..).
- Laboratory experience is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

We offer you:
- Duration: According to the agreement, with the possibility of extension.
- Of course, you will have the option of flexible working hours to suit your university schedule.
- You will work with long-standing and experienced colleagues who will naturally ensure you receive thorough training and support.
- An appreciative and friendly working atmosphere and the opportunity to work independently on tasks and projects to gain relevant professional experience.
- Thanks to our central location in the heart of Munich at Max-Weber-Platz, we are very easy to reach by public transport.
- Payment is based on the standard rate for student assistants.

We look forward to your application!

Contact: Shima Safaiyan | 089 / 4140 –6675 | Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Please submit your complete application documents by e-mail including
• reference number 25_12_026
• and your preferred starting date.

Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

TUM Klinikum
Rechts der Isar
Ismaninger Straße 22
81675 München
E-Mail: shima.safaiyan@tum.de


If the candidates’ suitability for the position in question is equal, severely disabled applicants shall be given preference. Interview-related costs can, unfortunately, not be reimbursed.

Kontakt: shima.safaiyan@tum.de