Germany 12 PhD Fellowships in Microbial Communication

Jena School for Microbial Communication
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jenergasse 8  
07743 Jena, Germany

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de).

JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School prospectively comprising 150 PhD students who will be educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. Four faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutions as well as twelve partner companies are participating in this cutting edge research and training program which includes an innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

JSMC invites applications for 12 PhD Fellowships

We expect:

• a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medical Sciences, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply
• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:

• a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research conditions
• a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
• a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
• courses in novel technologies and soft skills
• Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

To apply, please acquaint yourself with the vacant PhD projects listed on this website. Then download, complete, and submit the ‘Statement of Interest’ form. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed ‘Statement of Interest’ form submitted by email to apply-jsmc@uni-jena.de This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.

Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June, 2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).

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Microbial Ecology PhD Position @ Uppasala, Sweden

Microbial Ecology PhD Position @ Uppasala, Sweden:

Uppsala University
Box 256, SE-75105
Uppsala, Sweden

PhD position in microbial ecology

at the Department of ecology and evolution/limnology

Project description: The major aim of the PhD project is to study the effect of environmental disturbances on the composition of bacterial communities. Particular focus will be placed on the investigation of community assembly patterns and mechanisms in temporal habitats where disturbances, such as draught and other environmental changes, occur frequently. In addition, the project will address the resistance and resilience of bacterial communities and how they are related to the strength and frequency of a disturbance. Approaches will include field studies and lab- as well as field experiments. The project also requires the application of a range of molecular techniques to characterize the bacterial community composition. The results of this project will improve our knowledge about the regulating factors of microbial diversity and the responses of microbial communities to environmental change and perturbations.

The position will be placed within the Limnology programme at the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Uppsala University http://www.ebc.uu.se/limno/.

Qualifications: We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that is interested in working at the interface between general and microbial ecology. Applicants are requested to have a BSc or MSc in biology or a related field and should have a background in ecology or microbial ecology. Previous experience in the application of molecular methods will be considered an advantage, but is not required.

Applications (1 copy) should include a brief description of research interests and past research experience, Curriculum vitae and the name and contact information of 2 personal references. Relevant publications (articles, BSc / MSc thesis or similar) should be attached to the application. Applicants are also asked to indicate the earliest feasible starting date of employment in the application.

For appointment as PhD student it is required that the PhD student is accepted to the researcher's education. The position may include departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching). Local guidelines for the salary class are applicable. Starting date as soon as possible.

For further information about the position, please contact Silke Langenheder, e-mail: silke.langenheder@ebc.uu.se, phone: +46 18 471 6487. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO , phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46 18 471 1996 and Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone: +46 18 471 3315. Local salary guidelines are applicable.

Please submit your application to Registrator, UFV-PA 2008/2947 Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-75105 Uppsala, Sweden, or e-mail;mailto:registrator@uu.sebefore January 7, 2009. If an application is sent by fax or e-mail, it has to be completed by a written application within a week's time after the deadline of the application period.

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