PhD Fellowship, Biochemistry and ecology of stilbene detoxification by fungal plant pathogens, JSMC, Germany

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March 8, 2009

JSMC invites applications for a
PhD Fellowship (Ref.No. JSMC?25/2009) on the topic
Biochemistry and ecology of stilbene detoxification by fungal plant pathogens
The success of many plant pathogens is linked to their ability to detoxify the chemical defenses of their hosts.

Stilbenes are antifungal defenses found in several important crop plants, yet some stilbene?containing plants are still susceptible to pathogens. This project will investigate whether pathogens are able to detoxify stilbenes. The work will include research on potential detoxification reactions and enzymes as well as genetic alteration of fungi to investigate the contribution of detoxification processes to fungal fitness.

We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry,
Medical Sciences, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- 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
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top?level research
conditions
- a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as
well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities,
successful scientific centres 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 is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website
www.jsmc.uni?jena.de

Please visit this website to acquaint yourself with details about the project above and other PhD projects
offered within the current JSMC Recruitment Call. Then complete and submit the ‘Statement of Interest’
form downloadable from www.jsmc?uni?jena.de. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the
completed form, submitted by email to apply?jsmc@uni?jena.de. DO NOT submit any additional
documents at this point.

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June,
2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).

Scholarship Tags: Biochemistry, detoxification, Ecology, Fellowship, Fungal, germany, JSMC, pathogens, PhD, Plant, stilbene