PhD student position - Optoribogenetic - University of Bonn

22 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

LIMES Institute, University of Bonn

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

15 Mar 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 Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been awarded the title of Excellence University in 2019.
 
The group of Prof. Günter Mayer at the LIMES Institute, Department of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry, is inviting applications for a PhD student position (m/f/d) (65%) from the earliest possible date.

Job description
Within the Optoribogenetic project our group designed various aptamer-based light switches to control RNA functions within cells [DOI: 10.1038/s41589-019-0346-y; 10.1038/s41467-020-18673-5; 10.1002/anie.202009240; 10.1002/advs.202304519]. Optoribogenetic is highly interdisciplinary and opens up novel routes for spatio-temporal control of RNA functions such as transcription/translation regulation and mRNA processing.
The DFG-funded PhD project focuses on the exploration and application of novel light-dependent photoreceptors and aptamers.

Qualification profile
Required skills
·       Enthusiastic learning and collaborative working attitude are a must

·       Strong interest in molecular biology, chemical biology and cell biology

·       Experiences in molecular biology methods and cell culture techniques are highly appreciated

·       Excellent management and communication skills

·       Highly motivated for interdisciplinary research

·       Excellent language (English) skills

 
Your profile:
·       A solid background (master or diploma) in biomedicine, chemical biology or molecular biology or comparable topics

We offer:

·       Supportive mentoring

·       Highly innovative techniques in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology

·       A well-equipped workspace in an international team

·       Salary according to the German salary scale TV-L E13 65%

·       “Jobticket” (subsidized public transport)

·       Wide range of university sports

·       Day care center

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to particularly promote their careers. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications are treated in accordance with the Land Equality Act. The application of suitable people with proven severe disabilities and persons of equivalent status is particularly welcome.
 
If you are interested in this position, please send your application documents including cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates in one PDF file by mail until 15th of March 2024. 

 

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

LIMES Institute, University of Bonn

Country

Germany

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobrxiv.org/job/limes-institute-university-of-bonn-27778-phd-student-po…

Contact

Website

https://www.limes-institute-bonn.de

STATUS: EXPIRED