ElsaesserLab at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany, invites applications for a funded PhD position in Experimental Space Biology and Biophysics. The successful candidate will contribute to ExocubeBio, part of the ESA-selected Exocube experiment for the International Space Station (ISS). The research investigates how microorganisms respond to space conditions, combining microbial cultivation, microfluidic experiments, in-situ fluorescence and absorption measurements, and laboratory reference experiments.

Candidate profile
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in microbiology, biology, biophysics, biotechnology, or a related discipline. Practical laboratory experience in microbiological methods and microbial cultivation is particularly important. Experience with fluorescence spectroscopy, microscopy, or microfluidics is welcome.

Position details
Location: Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany
Duration: 3 years (36 months)
Employment: 75% TV-H E13 (salaried PhD position)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 3 November 2026

Application
Full details and applications via the official JLU job portal: https://jobs.uni-giessen.de/_/jobad/index?prj=2709P1367&lang=en_GB

Applications must be submitted through the official JLU application portal.

Contact: Prof. Dr. Andreas Elsaesser – andreas.elsaesser@uni-giessen.de