Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungszentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helmholtz Association, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possibilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with around 7,400 employees in one of Europe’s biggest research centers and help us to shape change!
In our research group “Bacterial Networks and Interactions” at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1), we study the interaction between bacteria and the viruses (phages) infecting them. Our goal is to gain fundamentally new insights into the bacterial immune system and to apply this knowledge for the development of innovative applications in synthetic biology and biotechnology. Furthermore, we are interested in the design and dynamics of complex regulatory networks enabling microorganisms to adapt to ever changing environments and to discriminate between “self” and “foreign”. We are offering an interesting PhD scholarship in the MOI-V Manchot Graduate School. The Manchot Graduate School Molecules of Infection V (MOI-V) offers an innovative, structured training and research program in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment of biology and medicine.
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PhD Position - Bacterial Antiviral Immunity The MOI-V Manchot Graduate School’s research program focuses on the functional characterization of molecules that are essential for infections with a wide variety of pathogens. The interaction partners involved are investigated both on the host side and on the pathogen side. Doctoral scholarships are awarded within the four research areas of the MOI-V Graduate School.
Your PhD project will focus on novel antiviral (antiphage) strategies of bacteria. In particular, you will study the role of secondary metabolites and their mode of action in the defense against viruses infecting actinobacteria (Streptomyces).
Your methodological focus will be on molecular microbiology, next-generation sequencing (NGS, RNA-seq and ChIP-seq), LC-MS/MS, and fluorescence microscopy.
Please find further information about the project at https://www.moi.hhu.de/en/translate-to-english-stellenangebote and about our research group “Bacterial Networks and Interactions”, led by Prof. Dr. Julia Frunzke, at https://www.fz-juelich.de/profile/frunzke_j. Highly motivated and excellent candidates with a Master of Science degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related subject are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your profile in detail:
M.Sc. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a similar discipline
Experience in and enthusiasm for Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Virology / Phage Biology
Fluent command of written and spoken English
High degree of independence and commitment
Reliable and conscientious style of working and excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:
A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
Innovative, structured training and research program in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment of biology and medicine, through the Manchot Graduate School Molecules of Infection V (MOI-V)
A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
Specific services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
30 days of annual leave and an attractive regulation for bridging days
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits.
The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay is above average and in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment (“Christmas bonus”). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs.
Please note that there are certain documents specified, that you will have to upload with your application. You can find them here: https://www.moi.hhu.de/en/translate-to-english-stellenangebote.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
We look forward to receiving your application by June 4, 2024, via our Online Recruitment System: https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2024D-049?apply!
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