doctoral candidate(s) in infection biology/ bacterial pathogenesis (# of pos: 2)

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

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State University

University of Graz

Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

Austria

Deadline

31 Mar 2021

Study level

Doctoral Degree

Opportunity type

PhD

Specialities

Biology

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Here at the University of Graz, researchers and students are working on a wide range of solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our scientists develop strategies to respond to the current challenges of our society. The University of Graz is performance-oriented, promotes career paths and offers a multiple award-winning setting for social diversity in a modern working environment – true to the motto: We work for tomorrow. Come on board!

The Group of Assoz. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Schild focuses on two research areas in the field of bacterial pathogenesis: (i) Adaptation strategies of facultative pathogens to their lifecycle (model organism: Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera) & (ii) Physiology of bacterial membrane vesicles. We are a motivated, international competitive research group with cutting edge publications in both research fields (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=stefan+schild ). S. Schild is coordinating the BioTechMed flagship project “Secretome” (https://biotechmedgraz.at/en/programs/flagship-projects/call-2016/secretome/ ), acts as the Vice-Speaker of the international PhD education program doc.funds “MOBILES” offering an outstanding scientific training to exceptional young scientists (https://docfunds-molecular-metabolism.uni-graz.at/ ) and is member of the Doctoral Academy Graz, which offers a structured, interdisciplinary doctoral education. Students hired via this job offer can be integrated into this PhD education programs.

Currently we are seeking for PhD students in both research areas, covering one of the following research topics “New insights in biofilm formation and survival fitness of Vibrio cholerae” and “Physiology of bacterial membrane vesicles in the intestinal tract”. Detailed information on the topics can be provided upon personal communication along the selection process.

We are looking for

(PhD student, employment for up a period of up to 4 years; flexible starting dates range from Jan 18th 2021 (earliest starting day) to October 1st 2021 (latest starting day)

Your duties

Written dissertation in the field of Infection Biology
Participation in research projects on bacterial pathophysiology, especially human gastrointestinal pathogens, supervision by Assoz. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Schild
Genetic engineering of clinical isolates (e.g. Vibrio cholerae)
Phenotypical characterization of V. cholerae strains along assays reflecting its lifecycle (animal model, biofilm formation, nutrient acquisition)
Physiological studies of the bacterial outer membrane and its derivatives including interactions with host cells

Your profile

Completed Master (or Diploma) studies in Microbiology, Infection biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a comparable degree with a written master thesis (diploma thesis), or completion within the next six months verifiable
Proven eligibility requirements for entering a PhD program that normally apply in the country where they completed their Masters education
Practical knowledge in the field of microbiology and molecular biology
Practical knowledge in the field of infection biology and handling of BSL-2 microorganisms, with focus on bacterial pathogens (desirable)
Practical knowledge in the field of bacterial (patho)-physiology (desirable)
Practical knowledge in the field of bacterial gene regulation (desirable)
Teamwork and high motivation to answer scientific questions on the topic of infection biology in an interdisciplinary research approach
Excellent command of spoken and written English
Ability to work independently and responsible
High enthusiasm and stress resilience
Reliability and flexibility

Our offer
Classification

Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1

Minimum salary

The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 2196.80 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.

We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment with international competitive research projects full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.

If you are interested, please submit your application documents per email as soon as possible. We will continuously screen the incoming applications and offer the positions to qualified candidates.

The email should contain ONE single pdf-file with the following items: a CV, a description of previous studies and scientific work, a statement your own scientific interest indicating the open position(s) of your interest (“New insights in biofilm formation and survival fitness of Vibrio cholerae” and “Physiology of bacterial membrane vesicles in the intestinal tract”), names and email addresses of at least 2 scientists who you know well enough to write a well-founded letter of recommendation, relevant certificates and any further information which you feel could improve your chance of acceptance.

Please send the email to:

stefan.schild@uni-graz.at

For scientific questions fell free to contact Assoz. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Schild (stefan.schild@uni-graz.at ).

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