Positions in DFG-Funded Projects

The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences CEPLAS at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is seeking to fill the vacant position for the coordination of the international CEPLAS Graduate School. The main tasks include the recruitment and support of new PhD students as well as the continuous support and guidance for the students throughout their doctoral phase. Further requirements are the design and implementation of the training program, lab rotations, retreats, excursions and other events in cooperation with the CEPLAS Training Program for Postdoctoral Researchers and other Offices. 

Please also refer to the further information for more details about the job description. 

The Institute of Molecular Pathogenesis, at its Jena site, is seeking to fill, as soon as possible, the position of a Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) for the project "Heritability in cattle from a holobiontic perspective (Hi-HOPE)". The project's focus is on the heritability of the gastrointestinal microbiota in cattle based on the animals’ genotype. This includes studying the roles of and interactions between commensal and pathogenic bacteria.

The Institute of Molecular Pathogenesis, at its Jena site, is seeking to fill, as soon as possible, the position of a Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) for the project “Functional investigation of Salmonella-microbiota-host interactions by using novel microaerobic intestinal organoid models from humans and chickens (SalMIOM)”. 

The project focuses on the molecular interactions between Salmonella and the animal gut microbiota by establishing a synthetic avian intestinal microbiota and combining it with a microaerobic intestinal organoid model.

These are qualification positions for junior researchers pursuing a PhD degree for three years. The positions are limited to 31.12.2028 with a possible prolongation until 31.12.2029. The goal of our research training group is to analyze the evolution of genomes in sexual and asexual organisms in animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms to provide a better understanding of the “paradox of sex” in nature.

The goal of this research training group is to analyze the evolution of genomes in sexual and asexual organisms in animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms  to provide a better understanding of the “paradox of sex” in nature. 

The task of this postdoc will be mainly to guide and coordinate synthesis papers, to develop analysis pipelines, train PhD students in specific workshops and courses, and to develop overarching meta-analyses and joint papers, and present results in talks and at conferences.