PhD Position in Bacteriophages: Join the Gómez-Sanz Lab as part of an SNSF Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to explore the “Range of Influence of Staphylococcal Bacteriophages on Bacterial Populations.” This PhD opportunity delves into the intricate relationship between bacteriophages and antimicrobial resistance, aiming to decipher their role in bacterial evolution and adaptation.
PhD Position in Bacteriophages and Their Contribution to the Evolution of Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance
Summary Table:
- Designation: PhD Position
- Research Area: Bacteriophages and Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance
- Location: Gómez-Sanz Lab, University of Bern, Switzerland
- Eligibility/Qualification: MSc in Life Sciences, Laboratory Experience in Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Familiarity with Bacteriophage Research, Analytical Skills, English Proficiency (German is an asset)
- Duration and Funding: 3 years (with possible one-year extension), Funding as per SNF guidelines
- Job Description: Deep characterization of a staphylococcal phage-host library, Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization, Experimentation on Transduction Events, Development of Methodological Strategies
- How to Apply: Send online application (with application no. 2401) including CV, Motivation Letter, and 1-2 Reference Letters as a single PDF file via email to: barbara.gautschi@unibe.ch. For project specifics, contact Prof. Elena Gómez-Sanz (elenagomez.titus@gmail.com).
- Last Date for Apply: 20th June 2024
- Enrollment: PhD students must enroll in the Graduate School of Cellular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bern.
Designation: PhD Position
Research Area: Bacteriophages and Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance
Location: Gómez-Sanz Lab, University of Bern, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc in Life Sciences with a special interest in Microbiology
- Laboratory experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques
- Prior experience with bacteriophage research is an asset
- Familiarity with genomics and bioinformatics analysis is an asset
- Analytical skills and experience with statistical and graphical software is an asset
- Excellent organization skills, proactive and flexible
- English proficiency is requested, German is an asset
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as to rapidly build the capacity to work independently
- Willingness to supervise and mentor undergraduate and master’s students
Job Description: The PhD candidate will deeply characterize a unique staphylococcal phage-host library, experimentally detect, constitute, and quantify customized transduction events, and contribute to the development of innovative methodological strategies. This entails phenotypic and genotypic characterization, experimentation, and analytical approaches.
How to Apply: Send online application (with application no. 2401) including CV, Motivation Letter, and 1-2 Reference Letters (preferred) or contact details of two referees as a single PDF file via email to: barbara.gautschi@unibe.ch. For project specifics, contact Prof. Elena Gómez-Sanz (elenagomez.titus@gmail.com).
Last Date for Apply: 20th June 2024
PhD students must enroll in the Graduate School of Cellular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bern.
We eagerly await passionate individuals with a teamwork spirit to join our enthusiastic growing team!