PhD and Postdoctoral Researcher: The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany is looking for multiple PhD and Postdoctoral Researchers to join an ERC-funded project centered around designing and building synthetic microbial consortia to understand host-microbiota interactions.
Designation: PhD and Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Ecology
Location: Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Cologne, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Background in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Ecology
- PhD or Postdoctoral degree in a relevant field
- Highly motivated with excellent communication and analytical skills
- Strong interest in cutting-edge research at the intersection of Microbiology and Computational Biology
Job Description:
- Develop and apply novel experimental and computational approaches to uncover fundamental principles in the assembly, functions, and dynamic behavior of microbial communities associated with plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team with a dynamic and international research environment.
- Utilize state-of-the-art facilities for next-generation sequencing, metabolomics, and laboratory automation.
- Opportunity for professional development and training in relevant areas.
How to Apply:
- Submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to garridoo@mpioz.mpg.de