PhD Scholarship in Host-Microbiome Interactions: The Storelli Lab at the Centre for Organismal Studies (COS), Heidelberg University, Germany, is inviting applications for a PhD position in host-microbiome interactions. The lab focuses on understanding how animals interact with their microbiome, especially using Drosophila and model gut bacteria. This research investigates symbiosis in relation to animal physiology and explores mechanisms supporting gut function and the link to diseases.
PhD Scholarship in Host-Microbiome Interactions at Heidelberg University
Designation:
PhD Student in Host-Microbiome Interactions
Research Area:
Host-microbiome interactions, gut physiology, symbiosis, Drosophila genetics, microbiology, bioinformatics.
Location:
Centre for Organismal Studies (COS), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in life sciences, microbiology, or related fields.
- Experience with Drosophila genetics, microbiology, or -omics/bioinformatics.
- Wet lab experience required for those with bioinformatics training.
- Strong written and spoken English skills (English is the working language).
- Enthusiastic about communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- A passion for scientific discovery and curiosity.
Job Description:
- Join the Storelli Lab at COS, Heidelberg University, starting March 1st, 2025.
- Conduct research on host-microbiome interactions, focusing on animal physiology and gut function.
- Collaborate in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment.
- Access world-class facilities, including the Nikon Imaging Center, Deep Sequencing Core, and Metabolomics Core Technology Platform.
What We Offer:
- PhD position with an initial contract of 3 years, extendable.
- Competitive salary based on German public service remuneration group 13 TV-L (65%).
- Immersive research environment at the Centre for Organismal Studies (COS), Heidelberg University.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Master’s degree and transcripts.
- Detailed CV (no photo required) including publications (if any) and contact details of two academic referees.
- A brief summary of research expertise (max. 2 pages).
- A one-page cover letter.
Application Submission:
Send applications via email to Gilles Storelli at storelliapplication@gmail.com with the subject line: “Storelli lab application.” Emails without this subject line will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline is December 31st, 2024. Applications sent after this date will not be considered.
