Doktorarbeit / PhD student position in Medical Microbiology / Cell Biology (f/m/d)

Your tasks:

In this project we aim to elucidate how different micromilieu factors present during malaria infection influence the parasite's virulence and development. You will apply state-of-the-art methodologies such as genome wide RNA and chromatin sequencing approaches, high resolution imaging techniques, and CRISPR/Cas9 mediated genetic manipulations to study the underlying molecular mechanisms. This will lead to a better understanding of how malaria parasites react to environmental changes and how this can be exploited for novel anti-malarial therapies.

Comments:

• We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community regardless of ethnical background, gender or disability.

• Please send your application including a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of the university entrance exam, bachelor exam and master exam, as well as two letters of recommendation as a single PDF file labled with your name. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Essential experience/qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in life sciences such as e.g. biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and spoken English-language communication skills and a strong interest in working as part of an international team of researchers.

Additionally beneficial are:

• A strong background in molecular biology, (epi-)genetics, RNAseq and ChIPseq analysis, and bioinformatics is desired