PhD Student and Postdoc (m/f/d): The Department of Infectious Diseases, Virology at the University Hospital Heidelberg is seeking PhD students and postdocs to join the research team. The positions are available at all career levels and focus on investigating post-entry events in retrovirus replication within the DFG funded collaborative research center 1129, specifically in the groups of Hans-Georg Kräusslich and Barbara Müller.
Designation: PhD Student and Postdoc
Research Area: Investigation of post-entry events in retrovirus replication (HIV-1 or MLV) using advanced fluorescence labelling methods, generation and characterization of virus derivatives, and studying virus replication in (modified) cell lines and primary cells using virological and cell-biological approaches. The research also involves state-of-the-art microscopy techniques and image analysis.
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or molecular medicine)
- Interest in addressing basic virological questions using a variety of methods, with a strong focus on imaging techniques and image analysis
- Good background in standard molecular biological methods
- Ideally, experience in fluorescence microscopy and image analysis, along with a background in cell biology, biochemistry, or biophysics
Job Description:
- Conduct research on post-entry events in retrovirus replication
- Use advanced fluorescence labelling methods and generate virus derivatives
- Study virus replication in (modified) cell lines and primary cells using virological and cell-biological approaches
- Utilize state-of-the-art microscopy techniques (live-cell, super-resolution, EM) and image analysis
- Collaborate with the groups of Hans-Georg Kräusslich and Barbara Müller within the DFG funded collaborative research center 1129
- Participate in regular team meetings and interdisciplinary cooperation with other members of SFB1129
- Possibility of (partial) project management/project responsibility if suitable
- Flexibility in working hours within the framework of flexitime
What We Offer:
- Goal-oriented, individual training, and development opportunities (e.g., HBIGS graduate program for PhD students)
- Access to the IDIP imaging platform equipped with state-of-the-art microscopes, including superresolution microscopy, and other microscopy areas on campus (electron tomography, MINFLUX)
- Fully equipped BLS3 area with state-of-the-art microscopy
- Possibility of doctorate
- Support for scientific publications
- Regular team meetings
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with all members of SFB1129 and collaboration partners
Contact & Application: For further information, please contact Ms. Yvonne Schamberger.
How to Apply: Applications will be accepted until 15.07.2023. Please send your application (CV, academic transcript, motivation letter, and reference letters or contact details of two referees) as a single PDF file to Propaedeutik.Lehre@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Last Date for Apply: 15.07.2023
Zentrum für Infektiologie Ms. Yvonne Schamberger Im Neuenheimer Feld 344 69120 Heidelberg
Table 1: Research Area
| Designation | Research Area |
|---|---|
| PhD Student | Investigation of post-entry events in retrovirus replication |
| Postdoc | Investigation of post-entry events in retrovirus replication |
