PhD Student Fellowship: Modeling circadian clock-regulated phenotypic responses in plant-microorganism interactions
The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for PhD Student Fellowship (Ref.No. 70/2012) on the topic
Modeling circadian clock-regulated phenotypic responses in plant- microorganism interactions
The circadian clock in plants coordinates physiological processes to annually or daily repeated conditions. However, plants also have to mobilize resources acquired through photosynthesis to efficiently cope with attacks by herbivores and pathogens. The project aims to investigate the consequences of the resulting arrhythmicity on a plant?s underlying phenotypic responses and the fitness value of the circadian clock by means of biomolecular techniques and image analysis. The experimental data will be analyzed with modern bioinformatics tools to identify genes and metabolites mediating the phenotypic responses.
More projects details: http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd- program/fellowship-application/vacant-projects/
Full Doctorate
yes
Research Stay
no
Paid position?
yes
Start
01.07.2012
Length
36 months
Working Language
English
Language of the Doctoral Thesis
English
Requirements for Applicant
Subject Requirements (Qualification)
We expect:
– a Master?s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (eg. in biochemistry, bioinformatics, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
– required skills: programing abilities; a strong background in mathematical modeling and interest in plant biology would be a plus.
– high motivation and interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the JSMC
– creativity and interest in shaping your own thesis project
– an integrative and cooperative personality as well as enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC Community
– very good communication skills in English (the language of instruction at the JSMC)
We offer:
– a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research facilities
– a PhD stipend paid for three years according to the regulations of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
– a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
– a top-level PhD training program with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies and soft skills
– Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.
The application procedure takes place exclusively online via the JSMC website: http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de
Please acquaint yourself with the open PhD projects and the application process described on this website.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, in June 2012. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing the PhD projects to start immediately. Application deadline:
March 16, 2012 for applicants who will require a visa to enter Germany.
April 16, 2012 for applicants who will not require a visa to enter Germany.
Type of Persons
PhD student
Compulsory Attachments
- The application procedure takes place exclusively online via the JSMC website: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de
University / Organisation advertising the position
University / Organisation
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07743 Jena
Faculty / Institute
Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)
Jena
http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/
Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis
Herr Prof. Dr. Ian T. Baldwin
http://www.ice.mpg.de/ext/molecular-ecology.html
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