PhD Candidate (m/f/d) in Natural Science

The Research Center Borstel (RCB) is a distinguished Lung Center operating internationally as part of the Leibniz Association, funded by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Our primary mission is to conduct basic and translational research in the realm of respiratory diseases. We possess extensive laboratory and research infrastructures, and we maintain close academic ties with neighboring universities (Lübeck, Kiel) and clinical collaborations with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. Our objective is to enhance existing methodologies for detecting, preventing, and treating lung diseases, while also pioneering novel and innovative therapeutic strategies.

We are pleased to announce a part-time position for a:
PhD Candidate (m/f/d)

This position is offered for a 3-year term, commencing at the earliest possible date.

The interplay between the host microbiome and metabolic activity is pivotal for respiratory health. Consequently, microbial communities and their metabolic activity within the host have emerged as a novel “target organ” for therapeutic interventions. Clinical strategies utilizing chemically and functionally characterized microbial metabolic products offer an appealing avenue for exploration.

Job Description

• Planning, executing, and evaluating experiments with the aim of isolating (HPLC, LC/MS) and structurally characterizing (GC, MS, NMR) bacterial metabolites sourced from potential candidate bacteria.
• Planning, executing, and evaluating in vitro cell culture experiments to functionally analyze candidate metabolites.
• Data assessment, presentation, collation, preparation of publications, and support for ongoing projects.
• Completion of data for a doctoral thesis, and presenting results at national and international conferences.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSc.) in natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or equivalent).
• Experience in mass spectrometry and chromatography is advantageous.
• Willingness to engage in in vitro experiments involving cell cultures and primary mouse cells.
• Demonstrated motivation, adaptability, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Our Offering

• Your workplace is situated in a leading research center in close proximity to Hamburg.
• Participation in a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Supportive and personal working atmosphere.
• Compensation according to TVöD-VKA standards, inclusive of standard public sector benefits.
• Family-friendly work conditions and flexible hours.
• On-site childcare center and workplace health promotion.

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The FZB is certified under the “berufundfamilie” audit, actively promoting work-family balance. We particularly encourage underrepresented genders to apply, while upholding the same professional and personal standards. Equally qualified candidates with disabilities are given preferential consideration. For further details regarding our certifications, please visit our homepage.

Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Dr. Katarzyna Duda at 0049 4537 188 2490 or via email kduda(at)fz-borstel.de. Please submit your application, along with the customary documents (excluding a photo), exclusively via email, by the deadline of September 15th, 2023, through our website: www.fz-borstel.de