International Leibniz Research School for Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions (ILRS Jena)
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For the 7 projects offered by ILRS Jena, please see below:
The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute - in cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology are offering an international graduate program. The International Leibniz Research School (ILRS) gives doctoral researchers the possibility to prepare for their PhD exam in an ambitious program providing excellent research conditions.
7 PhD Student Positions:
ILRS_01/2012
Insect gut microbiota: community structure and control
Boland, Wilhelm
ILRS_02/2012
Fungal natural products in intermicrobial interactions
Hoffmeister, Dirk
Horn, Uwe
ILRS_03/2012
Investigation of the stress response system of A. fumigatus by redox proteomics
Kniemeyer, Olaf
ILRS_04/2012
Pheromone signaling through inositol phosphate, Ras/Rho, cAMP and MAPK signaling in the model basidiomycete Schizophyllum commune
Kothe, Erika
ILRS_05/2012
Induced resistance of phytoplankton against algicidal bacteria
Pohnert, Georg
ILRS_06/2012
Assessing DNA-binding specificity of MADS-domain transcription factors
Theißen, Günter
ILRS_07/2012
Immunevasion of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans. Characterization of fungal virulence.
Zipfel, Peter F.
We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Research at ILRS is centred around “Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions”. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the research areas of ILRS
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English
We offer:
- a top-level research environment
- efficient supervision by a team of advisors
- a comprehensive mentoring program (cf. Program of Study)
- courses in state-of-the-art technologies and soft skills
- strong communication and interaction between the involved institutions
- Jena – City of Science: innovative business activities, successful scientific centres and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University
Three-year PhD positions are available starting from March 2012. Salary will be paid according to TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees). HKI is an equal opportunity employer.
Please proceed to the online application.
Please note that we can not consider any application send by email or regular mail. For further information on the application process, please see here.
Deadline for application: December 2, 2012.
Further Info: http://www.ilrs.hki-jena.de/jobs/
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