Postdoctoral Researcher in Chronomicrobiology: The Merrow Lab at the Institute of Medical Psychology, LMU Munich, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the interdisciplinary field of Chronomicrobiology, which merges circadian biology and microbiology. This research will focus on the circadian clock in Bacillus subtilis, a pioneering discovery in microbiology. The position offers the opportunity to work within an international team on groundbreaking research that blends microbiology, chronobiology, and genetics.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Chronomicrobiology (Circadian Biology and Microbiology)
Institution: Faculty of Medicine – Institute of Medical Psychology
Location: LMU Munich Medical Faculty, Inner City Campus, Munich, Germany
Remuneration: TV-L E13
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time (100%)
Start Date: April 1, 2025
Application Deadline: January 30, 2025
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher – Chronomicrobiology (Circadian Biology and Microbiology)
Research Area:
Circadian Biology, Microbiology, Chronomicrobiology, Genetics, Bacillus subtilis
Location:
LMU Munich Medical Faculty, Inner City Campus, Munich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Experience with molecular biology of bacteria, particularly Bacillus subtilis or other model species
- Proficiency in bioinformatics, time-series analysis, and computer programming
- Strong affinity for quantitative data analysis
- Ability to think critically and work independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in a highly collaborative, international environment
- Experience with genome-wide mutant screens is desirable but not required
Job Description:
The successful candidate will join an international team working on the ERC Synergy-funded project investigating the circadian clock of Bacillus subtilis. This is a unique opportunity to explore the molecular mechanisms of the circadian clock and apply chronobiological formalisms to describe it. The postdoctoral researcher will:
- Conduct research to crack the molecular mechanism of the B. subtilis clock
- Perform a genome-wide mutant screen using the powerful toolkit of B. subtilis
- Collaborate with partners from Leiden University (Netherlands) and The John Innes Centre (UK), involving international travel
- Engage in cross-disciplinary work, learning chronobiological principles and experimentation
- Contribute to discovering a novel clock mechanism within the context of microbiology and chronobiology
Benefits:
- A fully-funded position, with a salary according to TV-L E13
- End-of-year bonus
- Career development opportunities within LMU Munich
- Participation in an international research team and attendance at national and international conferences
- Excellent public transportation access
- Work in a lively, culturally rich environment in Munich
- Supportive and inclusive work culture
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application materials to Professor Martha Merrow, Ph.D. via email at merrow@lmu.de. Please send your application as a single PDF file (max. 2MB), including the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages, written in English)
- Short statement of research interests (max. 1 page)
- Contact details of three referees, including your PhD supervisor
Last Date to Apply:
January 30, 2025
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