The Division of Microbial Ecology at the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic PhD student in the field of microbial symbioses. We are an international, committed team and offer an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories, a creative working atmosphere and flexible working times.

Application documents should include a letter of motivation, an academic curriculum vitae, and degree certificates.

Active participation in research, teaching and administration. This includes:

1. Involvement in a research project on the genomic diversity and evolution of environmental chlamydiae
2. Publications and presentations
3. Involvement in project applications for third-party funding
4. Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
5.  Supervision of trainees and students

We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement in the next 12-18 months. Active participation in research, teaching and administration. This includes:

1. Involvement in a research project on the genomic diversity and evolution of environmental chlamydiae
2. Publications and presentations
3. Involvement in project applications for third-party funding
4. Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
5. Supervision of trainees and students

We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement in the next 12-18 months.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• diploma or master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, or equivalent qualification
• excellent command of written and spoken English
• high ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• excellent team-working ability

Methodological competences (one or more of the following):

• experience with genomics and metagenomics analyses desirable
• background in molecular phylogeny and evolution is considered an advantage
• hands-on experience with methods for cultivation-independent analysis of microbes, including fluorescence in situ hybridization desirable
• hands-on experience with methods for the isolation and cultivation of amoebae is considered an advantage

In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have very good communication and organizational skills.

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

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