3 Phd Student

vor 3 Wochen


Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

Hapfelmeier Lab for Gut Microbiology at IFIK, University of Bern
Positions are available immediately.

The Institute for Infectious Diseases (IFIK) offers research, teaching, and diagnostic services in all specialties of medical microbiology. The IFIK is the only Swiss university institute that integrates comprehensive expertise in virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and infection serology under one roof.

Three research positions at the PhD student or postdoctoral level are currently open for individuals interested in investigating intestinal pathogen-microbiome-host interactions.

The positions are embedded within the frameworks of the NCCR Microbiomes (NCCR Microbiomes) and the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases MCID; (MCID ), offering opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in microbiology, functional genomics, and mathematical modeling. NCCR and MCID provide access to diverse training courses and unique collaborative prospects with international leaders in their respective fields.

To learn more about our research and key methodologies check out the following papers:
Requirements
- Excellent academic track record, including outstanding performance during studies and, if applicable, in PhD research.
- Strong scientific knowledge base, scientific integrity, creativity, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The project requires animal experimentation (mice). Prior experience in animal experimentation, such as infection experiments in mice, is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Proficiency in basic molecular biology, mammalian and bacterial cell biology, and general wet-lab techniques is expected.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while being open to acquiring new skills

We offer
- An exciting learning experience in cutting-edge in vivo microbiome research.
- The opportunity to work within a dynamic research team and collaborate with large interdisciplinary research consortia (NCCR Microbiomes, IRC One-Health, Uni Bern MCID).
- Excellent working conditions and competitive remuneration.
- We promote equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, etc.
- The IFIK provides access to an extensive network of clinical research partners and cutting-edge automated culture-, nucleic-acid-, proteomics, and imaging-based technologies for microbial detection, isolation, identification, and analysis.

Application and contat

Application and Selection Process

Interested applicants should submit a motivation letter, detailed CV (including names of former mentors and supervisors), publication list (if applicable), and contact information or letters of at least two references.

July 1, 2023

, until all positions are filled.



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