Doctoral scholarship (m/f/d)
The Faculty Biology and Chemistry of the Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is offering at the earliest possible date a
Doctoral scholarship (m/f/d)
on the following topic: „Metabolic interaction network of the human host-microbiota for context-specific disease“, Reference number B2024/1
The amount of the scholarship is 1.200,- € per month plus a monthly lump sum of 150,- € for material and travel expenses and, if applicable, a child allowance. The scholarship is granted for 36 months.
Prerequisites:
- University degree in Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Mathematics, Biological engineering, or a related field that allows admission to doctoral studies
- Above-average study and examination results that demonstrate a particular aptitude for scientific work
- Strong background in computational tools and programming languages (Python, MATLAB) and Familiarity with the COBRAPy and GEM software is a plus
- Experience in some but not necessarily all of the following techniques: machine learning, dynamical modeling, big data analysis, microbial genomics, genome-scale modeling, and metabolic network analysis. This is an interdisciplinary project that will require Broad basic knowledge
- Willingness for active interdisciplinary cooperation and high intrinsic motivation in a team-working
- High willingness to independently familiarize yourself with new technologies and strengthen your own profile
- Compliance with the statutes of the Justus Liebig University Giessen to ensure good scientific practice in all work
- The doctoral project should make an important and outstanding contribution to the advancement of knowledge
Scholarships are awarded in accordance with the guidelines for the awarding of graduate scholarships at JLU and Faculty 08:
https://www.uni-giessen.de/mug/5/pdf/forschung1/5_10_00_2_9Ae
https://www.uni-giessen.de/mug/5/pdf/forschung1/5_10_08_1_ba
Please send your detailed application, stating the reference number, to the Dean of Faculty 08 at Justus Liebig University Giessen by October 13th, 2024, Prof. Dr. Holger Zorn, Dekanat@fb08.uni-giessen.de.