Summary
The University of Tübingen’s Cluster of Excellence “Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections” (CMFI) invites applications for a PhD position focused on genome engineering and host-pathogen interactions, aimed at identifying bacterial genes involved in immune evasion among ESKAPE pathogens.
PhD Position in Genome Engineering and Host-Pathogen Interactions, University of Tübingen, Germany
Designation
PhD Position in Genome Engineering and Host-Pathogen Interactions (m/f/d)
E13 TV-L, 65%
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Genome Engineering, Host-Pathogen Interactions |
| Location | University of Tübingen, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field – Background in microbial genetics, molecular biology, or infection biology – Experience with CRISPR methods, molecular cloning, bacterial genetics, metabolomics, and data analysis (Python, R) is a plus – Excellent communication skills in English |
| Job Description | – Construction and screening of CRISPRi libraries in ESKAPE pathogens to identify immune evasion genes – Metabolomic characterization of bacterial mutants using LC-MS/MS – Collaboration with Mager Lab for immune activation assays – Preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations – Active interdisciplinary collaboration within CMFI |
| How to Apply | Send your application as a single PDF file via email to: hannes.link@uni-tuebingen.de. The PDF should include: – Cover letter – CV – Relevant certificates |
| Last Date to Apply | April 27, 2026 |
The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Qualified female scientists and applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
