Borstel Biomedical Research School
The BBRS offers a competitive education and research program in English with outstanding scientific training for doctoral candidates.
Our research areas include:
- microbial structural biology
- molecular & cellular infection biology and immunology
- infections of the lung with the focus on Tuberculosis
- asthma & allergy
- pneumological research
Doctoral candidates greatly benefit from:
- dedicated mentoring
- comprehensive training in science
- workshops, retreats, conferences
- courses in transferable skills
The program of the BBRS allows each graduate to tailor their education to meet their own needs and interests, providing them with the best possible preparation for their future careers.
The BBRS is embedded in the stimulating interdisciplinary environment of the Borstel Research Center at the heart of the north German research triangle of Lübeck, Kiel and Hamburg.
How to enter the BBRS? Please visit the RCB website for available PhD positions or send an unsolicited application directly to the research group of interest. All accepted graduates automatically enter the BBRS program. Applications from excellent graduates of all nationalities are welcome.
BBRS confidants
The BBRS confidants are postdocs or young group leaders from Borstel, who serve as contact point for PhD candidates in case of personal or PhD-related problems that can't be addressed to or solved with the candidates' own supervisor. Examples are power abuse, sexual harassment or unrespectful behaviour from the supervisors themselves or other members from the group. Mental health problems can also be discussed. All conversations are kept confidential, and the confidants only mediate in case that is the candidate’s wish.
The confidants are happy to make time to listen, boost your motivation and offer support wherever possible!
After two years, the PhD candidates are invited by the confidants for a personal non-mandatory consultation to discuss the options of contract prolongation or any other issue that might be of importance for the candidates at this stage of their doctorate.
Two BBRS confidants are elected every two years by the PhD candidates during the general assembly meeting. BBRS confidants are active members of the Advisory Board and have eligibility to vote.
Consultation
We can provide confidential advice on questions and conflicts which you can not solve alone with your supervisor.
Mediation
We can mediate in conflicts and find solutions together.
Review
We invite each PhD candidate 2 years after the start of the PhD-project for a personal consultation to discuss potential contract-extensions.
Active Members of the BBRS Advisory Board
We are active members of the Advisory Board and have eligibility to vote.
Current confidants
Former confidants
- Bianca Schneider
- Matthias Hauptmann
- Susanne Homolka
- Nicolas Gisch
An annual conference hosted by PhDs of the BBRS
After the great success of the NDI3 conference in Research Centre Borstel in 2023, we are pleased to invite researchers and professionals in the field of immunology and infection to participate in the upcoming NDI3 conference, which will take place on November 11th, 2024.
The NDI3 is a scientific conference standing for New Developments in Immunology, Inflammation, and Infection with a 45-year history. It is organized by motivated second-year PhD students of the Borstel Biomedical Research School (BBRS) who aim to bring together ambitious scientists to share their research and have inspiring discussions. The conference is aimed at scientists at all levels interested in immunology, inflammation, and infection. These topics will be combined in a modern agenda, including presentations by international keynote speakers, various interesting talks, a poster session, and meeting companies. The wide-ranging scientific program is rounded off by a great dinner and many networking opportunities. We believe that these opportunities will be invaluable for you to connect with your peers, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships.
Further information about our program, registration, and amazing keynote speakers this year will be released soon, so stay tuned for updates. We look forward to your participation!
Venue: Manor House, Research Center Borstel, Parkallee 1, 23845 Borstel (Sülfeld), Germany
