Postdoc and PhD Positions in Infectiology: The Institute of Infectiology at the University of Münster, Germany, is offering one Postdoc (TV-L13) and one PhD (TV-L13 65%) position. The research focuses on the molecular analysis of pathogenicity and host immune defense mechanisms in enteropathogenic bacteria. The projects involve cutting-edge molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and infection biology methods. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the Vogel/Saliba group at HIRI and within the SFB Decide research consortium.
Postdoc and PhD Positions in Infectiology at University of Münster, Germany
Summary Table:
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | Infectiology, Microbiology, Immunology | University of Münster, Germany | PhD in Microbiology or Immunology | |
| PhD | Infectiology, Microbiology, Immunology | University of Münster, Germany | Completed academic studies in Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Medicine, or Pharmacy |
Designation:
- Postdoc (TV-L13)
- PhD (TV-L13 65%)
Research Area:
- Molecular analysis of pathogenicity and host immune defense mechanisms in enteropathogenic bacteria.
- Regulation and function of virulence factors, host-pathogen interactions, and immune responses.
- Identification and characterization of inhibitors of pathogenicity.
- Techniques include high-resolution microscopy, transcriptomics (RNA-seq/scRNA-seq), and mouse infection models.
Location:
- Institute of Infectiology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Postdoc: PhD in Microbiology or Immunology.
- PhD: Completed academic studies in Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Medicine, or Pharmacy.
Job Description:
- Conduct research on bacterial toxins and effectors and their impact on innate immune system cells (neutrophils, macrophages) during infection.
- Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments, flow cytometry, live confocal microscopy, and mouse infection modeling.
- Collaborate with the Vogel/Saliba group for scRNA-Seq analysis and other research groups in Würzburg.
- Engage in international teamwork and research activities in infection biology.
- Work with bacteria (biosafety level 2), mammalian/human cells, and infection models.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Prof. Dr. Petra Dersch via email at petra.dersch@uni-muenster.de for further details. More information can be found on the institute’s website.
Last Date to Apply:
- Until position filled
