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 gut microbiome studies. 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:

• involvement in a research project on the gut microbiome of premature infants
• publications and presentations
• involvement in project applications for third-party funding
• teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• supervision of trainees and students

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

• involvement in a research project on the gut microbiome of premature infants
• publications and presentations
• involvement in project applications for third-party funding
• teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• supervision of trainees and students

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

Skills/Qualifications

• diploma or masters degree in biology, molecular biology, or equivalent qualification
• excellent command of written and spoken EnglishHigh ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• excellent team-working ability

Professional competences:

• good knowledge and experience with experimental methods in molecular microbial ecology
• excellent knowledge in bioinformatics methods for sequence-centered analyses
• excellent knowledge in phylogenomics and comparative genomics
• profound knowledge about gut microbiota is desirable

Methodological competences (one or more of the following):

• experience with genomics and metagenomics analyses desirable
• experience with DNA isolation, 16s rRNA gene sequencing, metagenomics and transcriptomics, metabolomics, FACS, ELISA, Leucocyte isolation, whole blood analysis, and neurophysiological measurements desirable