PhD Student Fellowship in Microbiology: Streptomycete siderophores as chemoattra (Germany)
The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School with over 150 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. It conceptionally combines different research areas to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). Institutes at five faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutes as well as 12 partner companies are participating in this cutting-edge research and training program.
The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for PhD Student Fellowship (Ref.No. 65/2012) on the topic Streptomycete siderophores as chemoattractants
The role of siderophores in soil microbial communities has rarely been investigated. In preliminary studies, fungi and bacteria in soil showed directional growth towards siderophore producing streptomycete strains, suggestion a function of the siderophores as attractors. The project aims to quantify this effect and to analyze its molecular basis using the example of the well studied basidioymcete Schizophyllum commune and of Streptomyces strains resistant to various heavy metals. Biomolecular tools such as Clondiag CHIPS, RT-PCR, as well as proteomics will be applied.
More projects details: http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd- program/fellowship-application/vacant-projects/
The programme starts in July 2012 for a duration of 36 months. English is the working language.
Requirements
– a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
– a solid background in standard techniques of molecular biology and microbiology
– high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
– creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
– an integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC Community
– very good communication skills in English (instruction language at 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
Documents
- Curriculum vitae
- The application procedure takes place exclusively online via: http://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
Frau Prof. Dr. Erika Kothe
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