PhD Student in Synthetic Biology and Bioinformatics (f/m/d)

Organisation/Company: Academic Europe

Research Field: Biological sciences » Other, Chemistry » Biochemistry, Physics » Other

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions, PhD Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Negotiable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Cellular Biophysics (Prof. Dr. Joachim P. Spatz) invites applications for PhD students in the field of synthetic biology and bioinformatics starting as soon as possible.

PHD STUDENT IN SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS (F/M/D)

YOUR TASKS

The project focuses on the investigation of bottom-up synthetic bacteriophage-like virions as a technology to treat multidrug-resistant bacteria. Potential working areas of the candidates can include microbiological work with bacteria and bacteriophages, protein purification, protein design and engineering, and bioinformatics and AI-based approaches towards bacteriophage therapy.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should be highly motivated, with a passion for synthetic biology and protein design, including AI-based methods, and should have completed (or soon will have completed) a Master’s degree in biology, (bio-)chemistry, physics, or related fields. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are crucial for success. Previous experience with AI-based tools and bioinformatics is desirable. The working language of the project group is English.

OUR OFFER

• Interesting, diversified tasks with self-responsibility
• Highly motivated and interdisciplinary work environment

PhD positions are limited to three years with the possibility of extension. Candidates can choose between one of several PhD programs at the University of Heidelberg. The work will be carried out at the Max Planck Institutes in Heidelberg or Stuttgart.

YOUR APPLICATION

We look forward to receiving your application via the website in electronic format no later than 31st March 2025.

ABOUT US

At the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, one of the 84 institutes of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, physicists, chemists, and biologists create knowledge of long‑term relevance to life and basic medical sciences. Currently, our around 270 employees are divided into four departments and two Max Planck Research Groups. In addition, the institute is part of the Health+ Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim– an association of the leading life science research institutions in the region.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. A daycare center for children is located near the institute.

Do not overlook the inclusion of Academic Europe in your application.

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Max Planck Institute for Medical Research

Country: Germany

City: Heidelberg

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