Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
- Department
- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » BiologyMedical sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Germany
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38.5
- Offer Starting Date
- 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
- kgiersch@uke.de
Contact
- City
- Hamburg
- Website
- Street
- Martinistraße 52
- Postal Code
- 20246
- kgiersch@uke.de