PhD Position in Regulation and Evolution of Bacterial Multicellularity

PhD Position in Regulation and Evolution of Bacterial Multicellularity (salary scale 13 TV-L, 65 %)

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Microbiology welcomes applications for the following position, starting at the earliest possible date:
PhD Position in Regulation and Evolution of Bacterial Multicellularity (salary scale 13 TV-L, 65 %)

The fixed-term position is for a duration of 36 months.

Your role

You will work within the framework of the SPP
2389-funded project “Evolution of regulatory networks that coordinate Streptomyces multicellular development and life-cycle”. The main goal of this PhD-project is to identify key regulatory and signalling components that govern the transition between uni- and multicellular life-styles in Streptomyces and to understand evolutionary and ecological benefits associated with multicellularity in these bacteria. The project is part of the DFG-funded SPP
2389 (for more information see here ) and represents a close collaboration between the groups of N. Tschowri (Hannover, Germany) and

D. Rozen (Leiden, Netherlands), and thus you will perform research at both locations.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must hold a university science degree(Master of Science (M.Sc.)) or equivalent with a focus on microbiology or evolutionary biology. Further, you have experience in biochemical, molecular, microbiological and evolutionary techniques.

In depth knowledge and experience in biochemical analysis of proteins and genetic manipulation of bacteria are advantageous, as is experience with fluorescence microscopy and bioinformatics. We are looking for highly motivated and team-oriented candidates with a passion for science and excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.