PHD PROJECT IN ASSOCIATION WITH DFG RESEARCH TRAINING GROUP HUMANS AND MICROBES

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

Department

Institute for Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Medical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

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?

Yes

Offer Description

The Research Training Group 2771 “Humans & Microbes” offers one scientific PhD student position in infection biology.

The position will be located at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene of the University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE) in the group of Prof. Aepfelbacher. The candidate will be associated with a dynamic and competitive research training group in Hamburg (https://grk2771.de ) and will profit from its educational, methodological and networking activities

We are looking for a PhD candidate in Molecular Bacteriology to investigate the immunosuppressive function of a Yersinia enterocolitica effector protein (PMID: 37806297, 27300509, 20957203).

What we offer:

• Regular pay according to TVöD/VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts
• 30 days of vacation
• Structured doctoral training in the integrated Research Training Group 2771 “Humans & Microbes” 
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the HVV-ProfiTicket and   Dr. Bike bicycle service; option to lease a service bike
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the  team; structured induction training 
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers

The position is to be filled as soon as possible with 65 percent of  the regular weekly working hours and is temporary for three years with the option of an extension of one year.

We look forward to:

• Excellent Master thesis in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related subjects
• highly motivated
• strong interest in cellular and molecular infection biology
• Conscientious and structured work
• Commitment, team and communication skills, independence and flexibility
• Competent language abilities in English

Please submit applications containing:

• Letter of motivation
• CV including 2 references
• Certificates (University entrance, qualification, BSc, and MSc)
• Abstract of Master thesis (1 page) with summary of experimental skills
• List of publications (if applicable)

as email attachment (1 pdf file) to kgiersch[a]uke.de (Dr. Katja Giersch).

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf/ Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene

Country

Germany

City

Hamburg

Postal Code

20246

Street

Martinistraße 52

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Hamburg

Website

https://grk2771.de/projects/project-p1/

Street

Martinistraße 52

Postal Code

20246

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED