PhD Student (m/f) in the field of anaerobic microbiology / biochemistry (code-digit 97/2009)
to commence at the earliest date. The appointment is for 3 years at the Helmholtz Centre in Leipzig. Initial work will be done in our branch at the TU Berlin. Later, the work will be continued at the Helmholtz Centre in Leipzig.
Topic of our research is the microbiology and biochemistry of anaerobic bacteria in a specific sub cluster of the Chloroflexi. These bacteria are involved in the biodegradation of many toxic compounds but also appear to constitute a major population in marine and terrestrial sediments. The goal of our research is to describe the ecological role and the biochemical / biotechnological potential of
these bacteria. Here, we look for a PhD student who explores marine sediments and enrichment cultures by biochemical means. Target molecules will be fatty acids, proteins and their activities, RNA and DNA.
Our group offers modern facilities with state of the art equipment and is embedded in a vivid and highly international research environment.
The successful candidate is expected to hold a degree (Diploma/Master) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, or similar with sound knowledge in biochemistry, microbiology, and genetics. Applicants need good oral and written communication skills in English. The successful candidate should have strong motivation, flexibility, detail-orientation and willingness to work in cooperation.
Please inquire for a more detailed information package at petra.seifert@ tu-berlin. de or directly to Prof. Lorenz Adrian, +49 (0)341 235 1435, e-mail: lorenz.adrian@ ufz.de, web: www.ufz.de/index.php?de=17547 and www.angewbiochem.tu-berlin.de
The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Funding is available for three years. The successful candidates will be working in a highly interdisciplinary research environment with excellently equipped facilities. The PhD students participate in the newly established Graduate School HIGRADE (http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=11429).
Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level 13 (50%)
Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favored if they are equally
qualified.
Please send your application under code 97/2009 to the Personnel department of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, PO Box 500136, 04318 Leipzig, Germany, or by email to application@ ufz.de.
Review of the applications will start December 14th and will continue until the position is filled.
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