At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Abt. Genomische und Angewandte Mikrobiologie des Inst.f.Mikrobiologie u. Genetik, there is a position as
Research Assistant (all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/50%
to be filled. Starting date is 12/1/2025. The position is limited to
The Department of Genomic and Applied Microbiology includes the Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, is led by Prof. Dr. Rolf Daniel and offers a fully-funded PhD position in animal microbiome-related research.
Project description:
The PhD project aims at providing microbiome-based approaches for improving the husbandry, feeding and health of suckling and rearing piglets for application in industry and practice. Fecal samples of piglets and sows from organic farming will be taken. The structure and function of intestinal microbial communities with respect to different feeding strategies will be analyzed. The focus will be on functional and pathogenic profiling. The total microbiota present in the feed, and sow environment and surroundings are also determined to track the extent and identity of microorganisms, which are present in the feed and environment and transmitted to the piglets. The project will use a combination of metagenomics, microbiome profiling, microbial culturing, and bioassays.
Your profile:
* Master's degree in microbiology, genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics or related fields.
* Hands-on experience with one or preferably more of the following is desired: molecular biology (eg, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, etc.), microbiology (isolation and characterization of microbes), bioinformatics (amplicon sequencing/metagenomics).
* Strong interest in microbial communities and responses of these to changing conditions, host-microbe relations, impact of gut community on health.
* Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
* Good communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
We offer:
* A fully funded 3-year position with a competitive salary according to the German public sector pay scale (TV-L E13, 50 %).
* A dynamic and international research environment at the University of Göttingen and access to cutting-edge research facilities.
* Integration into collaborative networks through admission to one of the Graduate Schools
* Opportunities for career development, scientific exchange and attendance at conferences.
Start Date: 12/1/2025
Application deadline: 05 October 2025
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your application in one PDF document (max. 10 MB) via the online application portal before the deadline. The complete application should contain the following documents:
* Motivation letter (max 2 pages) detailing your background, research interests and how you fit for this position.
* CV with relevant experience.
* Academic transcripts and certificates (B.Sc. and M.Sc.).
Optional, contact details of two referees.
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.
Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 10/5/2025 on the application portal of the university using this link:. For more information get in touch with Rolf Daniel directly via E-Mail:, Tel
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