The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School with over 150 doctoral researchers who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. It conceptionally combines different research areas to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). Institutes at five faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutes as well as 12 partner companies are participating in this cutting-edge research and training program.
The Graduate School of Excellence 'JSMC' invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher Position TV-L E13 65% (Ref.No. 89/2013) to conduct research on the project
Soil amoeba interactions with filamentous fungi as driving forces for pathogenicity
The two model organisms, the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum and the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus will be exploited to gain insight if interactions in a natural environment could have served as training ground for the development of fungal virulence factors. The project will cover the molecular interactions of amoeba and conidia during phagocytosis but also includes first approaches to analyze the chemical communication between these two organisms.
More projects details: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program/fellowship-application/vacant-projects/
We expect:
- a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry) Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- desirable methodological skills: strong knowledge of biochemical and microbiological methods, basic knowledge of anlytical techniques, experience with microscopy is advantageous
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC Community
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research facilities
- a doctoral researcher position (TV-L E13, 65%) funded for three years based on the regulations of the German Research Foundation as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with supervision by a team of advisors
- a top-level PhD training program with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies and soft skills
- Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.
The application procedure takes place exclusively online via the JSMC website: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de
Please acquaint yourself with the open PhD projects and the application process described on this website.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany (at the end of June/beginning of July). Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing the projects to start immediately.
Application deadline: May 1st, 2013 (12pm, CET)
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