PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of microbiology, biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, biophysics, biomathematics or comparable discipline
Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 36 months
65 % of the collectively agreed working time
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is a materials research organization in Germany. Our mission is to ensure safety in technology and chemistry. We perform research and testing in materials science, materials engineering and chemistry to improve the safety of products and processes. At BAM we do research that matters. Our work covers a broad array of topics in the focus areas of energy, infrastructure, environment, materials, and analytical sciences.
We are looking for talented people to join us.
Your responsibilities include: Planning, conducting, troubleshooting and summarizing experiments of the project „Developing predictive tools for material research: modelling fungal biofilm formation and material colonisation"
This project will study fungi-induced material deterioration and will aim specifically at describing the growth of rock biofilms .
We will use the advantages of the new model species Knufia petricola . Modelling tools will be developed in collaboration with University of Birmingham ( Kreft Lab: University of Birmingham (bham.ac.uk) ).
Your qualifications: Essential requirements:
- Successfully completed scientific university studies (diploma, master's degree) in microbiology, biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, biophysics, biomathematics or comparable discipline In the case of foreign educational qualifications, please send us the relevant proof of equivalence with a German qualification. Proof of foreign qualification is not needed for degrees of countries which signed the Lisbon Recognition Convention. For further information, please visit the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) at Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications (kmk.org) or http://www.kmk.org/themen/anerkennung-auslaendischer-abschluesse.html.
- Research experience, skills or equivalent proven knowledge in microbiological, material, physical or environmental sciences
- Practical experience with aseptic working techniques
- Research experience or knowledge in mycology, microscopy, image analysis, cell or biofilm sciences, mathematical modelling, and/or computer programming
- Experience or training in statistical approaches applied to relevant scientific data
- A strong commitment to the research in this project as part of on-going career development
- Willingness to design, execute, troubleshoot and write up experimental and modelling work independently
- Broad appreciation of wider relevant disciplines, including microbiology, environmental and material sciences
- Excellent oral and written English language skills
Desired requirements:
- Skills in data analysis tools, e.g. Matlab, R, Python, Origin
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members across a wide range of disciplines
- Readiness to supervise students in the project
- Flexibility and conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills
We offer:
- Interdisciplinary research at the interface of politics, economics and society
- Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutes and industrial companies
- Outstanding facilities and infrastructure
- Flexible working hours and mobile working
Your application: We welcome applications via the online application form by 11.12.2021. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 308/21-4.0 to:
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 - Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de
Dr. Ruben Gerrits and Prof. Dr. Anna Gorbushina will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-3881 (Dr. Gerrits) or +49 30 8104-1400 (Prof. Dr. Gorbushina) and/or by email to [email protected] or [email protected] .
BAM pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. In addition, BAM supports the integration of severely disabled persons and therefore especially welcomes their applications. With regard to the fulfilment of the job advertisement requirements, the application documents are examined individually. Recognised severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable.
The advertised position requires a low level of physical aptitude.
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