PhD student position (100%, funded) in “bacterial immunity against phage infection”
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31 Oktober 2024Pensum:
100%- Arbeitsort:Basel
How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world's leading life sciences institutes. With 33 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!
The research group of Yuping Li is looking to recruit a highly motivated PhD student.
Your position
Our research group is generally interested in the interaction and co-evolution between bacteria and a family of big bacterial viruses, called jumbophages. We are particularly interested in how bacteria use immune systems to antagonize phage infection and how phages evade such immune systems. In the proposed project, we will use genetics, biochemistry, and structural biology approaches to understand the mechanism of bacterial immune systems and to investigate phage factors that antagonize bacterial immune functions. We are looking for a motivated and curious student to join our growing team.
Your profile
MSc or equivalent degree with a strong component in any of the following areas: microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, quantitative biology, or evolution biology. Experience in bacterio-/phage- biology and biochemistry is preferred but not required. Selection will furthermore be based on the educational background, motivation, independence and creativity of the applicant. The position is funded and salary is according to institutional guidelines.
We offer you
Application / Contact
Please apply online: https://biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/phd-student-position_ligroup
There, enter the relevant information and upload the required PDF documents, including:
- Your up-to-date CV with contact details of at least two referees
- A brief personal statement, explaining how your research skills and interests align with the aims of this project and the research focus of our group (max 2 pages)
- All required diplomas, including MSc confirmation and grades
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Only online applications will be considered.
For any informal enquiries, please contact: E-Mail schreiben
