PhD Student in Biochemistry: The Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, a renowned research institute of the Max Planck Society, invites applications for a PhD Student position in the Organosulfur Cycling Group. The position is part of the DFG-funded research project OSSY, focusing on investigating the consumption and cycling of organosulfur compounds in marine chemosynthetic symbioses.
Designation: PhD Student (f/m/d)
Research Area: Organosulfur Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics
Location: Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed Masters degree in bioinformatics, microbiology, or related fields
- Proficiency in analyzing complex datasets via bioinformatics, especially metagenomics and metatranscriptomics
- Skills in functional enzyme characterization and functional genomics (cosmid library preparation) will be highly beneficial
- Fluent in English with excellent scientific writing skills
- Enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team
Job Description:
PhD Student in Organosulfur Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics
The selected candidate will contribute to the DFG-funded research project OSSY by:
- Analyzing metagenomes, metatranscriptomes, and metaproteomes of various marine chemosynthetic symbioses
- Determining the expression and functionality of predicted metabolic pathways for organosulfur compounds in these symbioses
- Performing functional enzyme characterization and functional genomics through cosmid library preparation
- Providing insights into the role of organosulfur compounds in marine chemosynthetic symbioses and their contribution to carbon and sulfur cycling
What we offer:
- A 3-year full-time appointment
- Salary according to the German system for public employees (E 13 TVöD Bund 65%)
- Equal opportunities and diversity initiatives are actively promoted by the Max Planck Society
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications via the online application portal of the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology. The deadline for applications is January 01, 2024. For further information, please contact Dr. Eileen Kröber at ekroeber@mpi-bremen.de.
Last Date for Apply: 01 January 2024
Max Planck Society strives for equality and diversity. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
Are you interested? Seize this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in marine microbiology and make a significant impact on our understanding of organosulfur compounds in chemosynthetic symbioses. Apply now and be part of our international and collaborative research environment at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany.
