PhD Position - Bacterial antiviral immunity

Your Job:

The MOI-V Manchot Graduate School`s research programme focuses on the functional characterisation of molecules that are essential for infections with a wide variety of pathogens. The interaction partners involved are investigated both on the host side and on the pathogen side. Doctoral scholarships are awarded within the four research areas of the MOI-V Graduate School.

• Your PhD project will focus on novel antiviral (antiphage) strategies of bacteria. In particular, you will study the role of secondary metabolites and their mode of action in the defense against viruses infecting actinobacteria (Streptomyces).
  
• Your methodological focus will be on molecular microbiology, next-generation sequencing (NGS, RNA-seq and ChIP-seq), LC-MS/MS, and fluorescence microscopy.
  

Please find further information about the project here: https://www.moi.hhu.de/en/translate-to-english-stellenangebote and about our research group "Bacterial Networks and Interactions", lead by Prof. Dr. Julia Frunzke, here: https://www.fz-juelich.de/profile/frunzke_j

Your Profile:

Highly motivated and excellent candidates with a Master of Science degree in biology, biochemistry or related subjects are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your profile in detail:

• MSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or similar disciplines
  
• Experience in and enthusiasm for Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Virology/Phage Biology
  
• Fluent command of written and spoken English
  
• High degree of independence and commitment
  
• Reliable and conscientious style of working and excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
  
• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
  
• Innovative, structured training and research programme in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment of biology and medicine, through the Manchot Graduate School Molecules of Infection V (MOI-V)
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Specific services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• 30 days of annual leave and an attractive regulation for bridging days
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay is above average and in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Please note that there are certain documents specified, that you will have to upload with your application. You can find them here: https://www.moi.hhu.de/en/translate-to-english-stellenangebote

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.