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International Leibniz Research School

for Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions ILRS Jena

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Hans-Knöll-Institut  

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The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll Institute – in cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology are offering an international graduate program. The International Leibniz Research School (ILRS) gives PhD students the possibility to prepare for their PhD exam in an ambitious program providing excellent research conditions.

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PhD Student Positions (m/f)

Ref.No. Project Supervisor
01/2011 Mutualistic microbial associates of Nicotiana attenuata Baldwin, Ian T.
02/2011 Insect gut microbiota: community structure and control Boland, Wilhelm
03/2011 Post-translational modifications and pathogenicity of the human pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus Brakhage, Axel A.
04/2011 The role of Desulfitobacetrium spp. in the global network of O-demethylation in soil Diekert, Gabriele
05/2011 Automated analysis of dynamic properties in biological systems from image data Figge, Marc Thilo
06/2011 Bioinformatic investigation and prediction of gene regulatory elements in pathogenic fungi Guthke, Reinhard
07/2011 Elucidation of complex biosynthetic pathways in microorganisms Hertweck, Christian
08/2011 Micronutrient acquisition during fungal infections Hube, Bernhard
09/2011 Redox proteomics of the stress response of A. fumigatus Kniemeyer, Olaf
10/2011 Pheromone signaling through inositol phosphate, Ras/Rho, cAMP and MAPK signaling in the model basidiomycete Schizophyllum commune Kothe, Erika
11/2011 The entrainment of the circadian clock by light-dark and temperature cycles: Functional analysis of components of involved signaling pathways Mittag, Maria
12/2011 Impact of microbial melanin on virulence and host apoptosis Saluz, Hans Peter
13/2011 Inhibition of complement receptor mediated inflammatory reactions by Candida albicans Skerka, Christine

We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Research at ILRS is centred around “Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions”. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the research areas of ILRS
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English

We offer:
- a top-level research environment
- efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- a comprehensive mentoring program (cf. Program of Study)
- courses in state-of-the-art technologies and soft skills
- strong communication and interaction between the involved institutions
- Jena – City of Science: innovative business activities, successful scientific centres and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

Three-year PhD positions are available starting from March 2012. Salary will be paid according to TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees). HKI is an equal opportunity employer.

Download "Statement of Interest" here

Deadline for application, including submission of the completed “Statement of Interest” : November 30, 2011.

 

 

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