PhD student wanted!

18. September 2024, von Website Team Biologie

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We are looking for 1 doctoral researcher within the DFG-funded Research Unit 5116 “exRNA”: Plant-microbe communication through extracellular RNA. 

The interdisciplinary expert consortium of RU5116 investigates the cutting-edge topic of communication via extracellular (ex) RNAs in plant-microbe interactions. Elucidating these mechanisms has a high potential for improving plant productivity and health. We are addressing detection, identification, functional relevance, and evolution of exRNAs in a wide array of plant-microbe interactions, using state-of-the-art in vitro and in vivo approaches and bioinformatics. This will not only provide a mechanistic understanding of RNA-mediated plant-microbe communication but also allow testing the hypothesis across the whole RU5116 that cross-kingdom RNA-mediated communication is conserved in different pathogenic and symbiotic systems. We are looking for a motivated and talented applicant.

Position Details:

• Institution: Department of Biology, University of Hamburg
• Start Date: Between November 2024 and January 2025
• Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension
• Salary level: 65% of a 13 TV-L position
• Qualification Requirements: Candidates must hold a completed scientific university degree (M.Sc./M.A./Diploma/Magister)
• Application deadline: 17.10.2024
   

This is the opportunity to be part of the unique cross-system collaborative environment created between groups within the RU5116. Click here to apply

Additional Opportunities: In addition to this position, we offer 3 mentee positions and 7 doctoral positions at other locations. More information available here