9 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Justus Liebig University- Research Field
Biological sciences- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Germany- Application Deadline
1 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
To be defined- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Burda lab at the Institute of Veterinary Pathology of the University of Giessen studies the membrane biology of apicomplexan parasites and employs experimental genetics combined with high-resolution microscopy and biochemical approaches. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to investigate the molecular basis of how apicomplexan parasites obtain lipids from their host cells to sustain their intracellular replication. The project should ideally start from 1st of April 2024.
Your tasks at a glance:
- CRISPR/Cas9-based generation and phenotypic analysis of transgenic parasite and host cell lines
- Application of state-of-the-art imaging techniques such as live-cell time-lapse and superresolution microscopy
- Participation in the generation of scientific publications
- Supervision of bachelor and master students
Your qualifications and competences:
- Completed Master ́s or equivalent university degree in biology (MSc), biochemistry (MSc), biomedicine (MSc), medicine, veterinary medicine
- Experience in cell and molecular biology methods and willingness to work with animal models
- High degree of motivation and openness to learn new techniques
- Extraordinary level of autonomy, analytical thinking and ability to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English
Our offer to you:
- An interesting and challenging research project
- Integration into an open-minded, collaborative, and highly motivated research team
- Opportunity to learn and apply cutting-edge methodologies in the field of pathogen-host cell interactions
- Possibility to present the project at national and international conferences
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport
- More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
- Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Good compatibility of family and career
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Paul-Christian Burda by e-mail (paul-christian.burda(at)vetmed.uni-giessen.de).
Apply online via the application URL by February 1st 2024, indicating reference number 104/10. We look forward to receiving your application.
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Justus Liebig University
- Country
- Germany
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://jobrxiv.org/job/justus-liebig-university-27778-phd-student-in-molecular…
Contact
- Website
https://www.burdalab.org/
STATUS: EXPIRED
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