PhD Position in Parasitology and Pharmacokinetics: Heidelberg University Hospital invites applications for a PhD student to work on a Gates Foundation-funded project aimed at understanding insecticide uptake in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae. The successful candidate will join the Parasitology Unit within the Centre for Infectious Diseases and work alongside a collaborative research consortium.
PhD Position in Parasitology and Pharmacokinetics for Malaria Research at Heidelberg University Hospital
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Pharmacokinetics, Parasitology, Infectious Diseases, Vector Control, Insecticide Discovery
Location: Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
Affiliated with the Center for Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy, Mannheim
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Effective English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience working independently and in team settings
- Problem-solving skills and capacity to design experiments independently after initial training
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will conduct research to determine the pharmacokinetic properties required for effective insecticide uptake in malaria vectors. They will employ a range of techniques, including:
- Adult bioassays and laser dissection of mosquito cuticles
- Optimization of leg exposure methods
- Characterization of cuticular composition in insecticide-resistant mosquito lines
- Sample preparation for downstream LC-MS and MALDI-imaging
The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Ingham and collaborate with Dr. David Hong at the University of Liverpool, among other partners in a novel insecticide discovery consortium.
Benefits:
- Salary: Standard PhD salary at 65% TV-L E13 scale
- 30 days of holiday
- Flexible working hours
- Encouragement for African candidates to apply
How to Apply:
To apply, send a cover letter and CV to Dr. Victoria Ingham at victoria.ingham@uni-heidelberg.de. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to the same email.
Last Date to Apply: December 10, 2024
