Postdoctoral Researcher Position (f/m/d): The Institute of Molecular Infection Biology, University of Würzburg, is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position within the DFG Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) SFB1583 “DECisions in Infectious DisEases (DECIDE)”. The position involves studying host factors and pathways during infections with food-borne pathogens, focusing on key decisions that determine infection outcomes.
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) | Infection Biology / Microbiology / Cell Biology | University of Würzburg, Germany | PhD/doctoral degree in life sciences or natural sciences, background in infection/cell biology, microbiology, RNA/molecular biology, or tissue engineering, strong English skills. |
Job Description: Successful candidates will:
- Establish adult and neonatal intestinal organoid models for C. jejuni infection studies, applying dual RNA-seq to identify host/pathogen disease-contributing factors.
- Apply single-cell RNA-seq to determine an epithelial target cell/(sub)type for C. jejuni.
- Investigate molecular mechanisms defining age-dependent infection of intestinal epithelia.
We Offer:
- A structured post-graduate program, including a state-of-the-art training program as a member of the Integrated Research and Training Group of the CRC (IRTG DECIDE).
- An interdisciplinary and international research team.
- An open-minded and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on RNA and infections.
- Excellent infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies.
How to Apply: Please send your 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 until January 28th, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 28 January 2024
Disclaimer: This post is based on information from a reliable source. Check details from the official site of the University of Würzburg (https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/imib/research/sharma) for further information. The University encourages applications from all sections of the community, aiming to increase the proportion of female employees. Applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. Preference will be given to severely handicapped persons in case of otherwise equal aptitude. The contract will be fixed-term for 1 year with the option of extension. Remuneration will be based on the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L).
