Doctoral student (m/f/d)
Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition.
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Support us as of now in one position in part-time (65 %) as a
Doctoral student (m/f/d)
The position is within the subproject P4 „The connection between the gut microbiome and testicular immune cells: implications for testicular diseases“ (Part of the INFINITE research group FOR 5644 funded by the DFG) and is to be filled on a fixed-term basis in accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG with the opportunity for own academic qualification at the Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine under the leadership of Dr. Sudhanshu Bhushan. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (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 4 years.
Your tasks at a glance
This PhD project examines how gut microbiota influences testicular macrophages and male fertility. It will utilize germ-free mice, wild-type mice, and interventions such as antibiotic administration and high-fat diet treatments to manipulate the gut microbiome and assess its effects on testicular macrophages in both normal and diseased conditions. Additionally, this project will investigate testicular macrophage development and differentiation. The work will encompass a range of multi-omics analyses and immunological research techniques, such as in vivo mouse models, high-dimensional flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, RNA-Seq, ATAC-seq, scRNA-seq, CODEX multiplexed immunofluorescence, and biochemical and cell biological methods, which are predominantly well-established within the research group.
The provision of academic services (including the processing of a research project financed by third party funds on a temporary basis) also serves the purpose of academic qualification.
Your qualifications and competences
- Master’s or an equivalent degree in the field of Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biological Science, Medicine or related fields
- Strong interest in immunology/macrophage biology and motivated about research lab work
- Provide a platform to learn, understand, think and conduct the experiment independently, and how to master the most advanced techniques in immunology and molecular/cell biology
- Experience in working with animals (FELASA B certificate) is desirable
- Proficiency in R and Python is preferred
- Experience in immunology and basic immunological techniques such as flow cytometry and cell culture techniques will be given priority
- Strong communication and writing skills in English
- Personally, you are characterized by a level of motivation, commitment and ability to work in a team that is well above average
Our offer to you
- An international collaborative working environment with state-of-the-art equipment giving the opportunity to carry out research and to put creative ideas into practice as well as promoting professional advancement
- Opportunity to present your data at national/international scientific conferences.
- Structured qualification programme via the doctoral training provided by the International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL) https://www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/zentren/ggl (including scientific seminars, lectures given by nationally/internationally recognized speakers, hands on method courses, research management, communication skills and career development)
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport (Landes Ticket Hessen)
- More than 100 seminars, workshops and e-learning offers per year for personal training as well as a wide range of health and sports offers
- Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- The good balance between family and work (certificate “audit family-friendly university”)
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Sudhanshu Bhushan by e-mail (Sudhanshu.bhushan@anatomie.med.uni-giessen.de).
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. 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 July 2nd, 2024, indicating reference number 420/11. We look forward to receiving your application.