PhD Student in Bern

Jobbeschreibung

The Institute for Infectious diseases (ifik) at the University of Bern provides services in diagnostics, research and teaching with regard to the clarification, pathogenesis and prevention of human infectious diseases. We are looking for a PhD student for a research project focusing on the polysaccharide capsule of S. pneumoniae. The candidate will be a member of research group of about 5 people at ifik (DOI) .

Tasks The aim of the project is to investigate the impact of different oligosaccharides on the growth and thickness of the capsule of S. pneumoniae . This study will be carried out with the latest sequencing technologies and the analysis of such data will be learned (e.g. RNAseq and 16S rRNA sequencing). Furthermore, there is the possibility to learn and develop a wide range of laboratory skills in the field of microbiology. Requirements

Master's degree in life science or equivalent

Background in microbiology and molecular biology

Strong interest in '-omics' technologies

Excellent English language skills (oral and written)

We offer

University, encouraging and challenging working atmosphere

Cantonal employment conditions and social benefits

Integration into a dynamic research environment at the interfaces of clinic, diagnostics, education and research

Academic supervision within the framework of the "Graduate School of the University of Bern" (GCB)

Information about the application Start of employment: 01.01.2021 or by agreement. Limited to 3.5-4 years.

You can find more about the advertised position and the Institute for Infectious Diseases
here: www.ifik.unibe.ch

Relevant publication on the project: https://www.jbc.org/content/294/46/17224.long

For questions about the position, please contact PD Dr. Markus Hilty at: markus.hilty@ifik.unibe.ch

Please send your application with the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, grades and at least two letters of reference) electronically by 20.11.2020 to PD Dr. Markus Hilty: markus.hilty@ifik.unibe.ch

Extra Informationen

Status

Inaktiv

Ausbildungsniveau

Andere

Standort

Bern

Arbeitsstunden pro Woche

4 - 40

Jobart

Teilzeitjob

Tätigkeitsbereich

Verkauf / Retail

Führerschein erforderlich?

Nein

Auto erforderlich?

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Motivationsschreiben erforderlich?

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Sprachkenntnisse

Deutsch