Doctoral Researcher/PhD Student Position: The Institute of Molecular Infection Biology at the University of Würzburg is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher/PhD Student for a position within the DFG Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) SFB1583 “DECisions in Infectious DisEases (DECIDE).” The position focuses on studying host factors and pathways during infections with food-borne pathogens, particularly the age-dependent determinants influencing infections with Campylobacter jejuni.
Doctoral Researcher/PhD Student Position (f/m/d) – Infection Biology/Microbiology/Cell Biology
Designation: Doctoral Researcher/PhD Student
Research Area: Infection Biology/Microbiology/Cell Biology
Location: Department of Molecular Infection Biology II, University of Würzburg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- M.Sc. degree in life sciences or natural sciences
- Background in infection/cell biology, microbiology, RNA/molecular biology, or tissue engineering
- Strong written and spoken English skills
- High self-motivation and dedication to excellent research
Job Description: The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary and international team, focusing on the elucidation of age-dependent epithelial determinants influencing infections with the food-borne pathogen C. jejuni. Key responsibilities include establishing adult and neonatal intestinal organoid models, applying dual RNA-seq for host/pathogen factor identification, and investigating molecular mechanisms defining age-dependent infection of intestinal epithelia.
We Offer:
- A structured graduate student program, including training as a member of the Integrated Research and Training Group of the CRC (IRTG DECIDE)
- An interdisciplinary and international research team
- Open-minded and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on RNA and infections
- Excellent infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application, including a letter of motivation, CV, publication list, copies of relevant documents, and contacts of two academic references, preferably via email to petra.thomas@uni-wuerzburg.de as a single PDF file. The application deadline is January 28th, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 28 January 2024
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