PhD Fellowship, Chemical crosstalk among bacterial predators, JSMC, Germany
JSMC invites applications for a
PhD Fellowship (Ref.No. JSMC?42/2009) on the topic
Chemical crosstalk among bacterial predators
The genus Lysobacter constitutes a physiologically unique group of organisms within the ??proteobacteria that practices wolf pack behavior to prey on other microbes. The research project is focused on the identification and characterisation of chemical factors that trigger or mediate group predation using methods of molecular biology and analytical chemistry.
We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. 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).
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Please note that the web address of JSMC is:
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and the email address for applications is:
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Looking forward to receiving your completed ‘Statement of Interest’ forms,
Carsten Thoms
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