Doctoral Student (m/f/d) in Molecular Infection Biology
Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26,500 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.
Support us from 1st of March 2025 as a
Doctoral Student (m/f/d) in Molecular Infection Biology
In accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG, the position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis at the Institute of Veterinary Pathology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with the opportunity for additional academic training. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (50% of E 13 TV-H).
As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for a period of 3 years. An extension for up to another 2 years is possible under the above-mentioned condition.
The project aims to investigate the molecular basis of how apicomplexan parasites obtain lipids from their host cells to sustain their intracellular replication.
Your tasks at a glance
- Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG
- Taking on teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen
- CRISPR/Cas9-based generation and phenotypic analysis of transgenic parasite and host cell lines
- Application of state-of-the-art imaging techniques such as live-cell time-lapse and superresolution microscopy
- Participation in the generation of scientific publications
- Supervision of bachelor and master students
Your qualifications and competences
- A university degree in biology (MSc), biochemistry (MSc), biomedicine (MSc), medicine, veterinary medicine, or equivalent
- Experience in cell and molecular biology methods and willingness to work with animal models
- High degree of motivation and openness to learn new techniques
- Extraordinary level of autonomy, analytical thinking and ability to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English
Our offer to you
- An interesting and challenging research project
- Integration into an open-minded, collaborative, and highly motivated research team
- Opportunity to learn and apply cutting-edge methodologies in the field of pathogen-host cell interactions
- Possibility to present the project at national and international conferences
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
- More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities.
- Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")
For further information about the project visit the group website (www.burdalab.org). If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Paul-Christian Burda by e-mail (paul-christian.burda@vetmed.uni-giessen.de).
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Due to the women's support plan, there is an obligation to increase the proportion of women. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by January 7th, 2025, indicating reference number 738/10. We look forward to receiving your application.