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Microbial Communication Arabidopsis thaliana Fungus Doctoral Researcher Position March 2014 Europe PhD UK Students Worldwide JSMC Symbiosis Piriformospora indica Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher Position TV-L E13 65% (Ref.No. 106/2014) Symbiosis-specific exudate components from the beneficial root-colonizing fungus Piriformospora indica and Arabidopsis thaliana We study the symbiotic interaction between the beneficial root-colonizing fungus Piriformospora indica and Arabidopsis. The goal of this project is to identify symbiosis-specific proteins, peptides and metabolomic compounds, which are specifically released into the media during co-cultivation. These compounds will be further analysed with genetic and biochemical tools. Furthermore, P. indica strongly inhibits growth of several pathogenic fungi, both in culture and nature. The growth-inhibiting compound which is also released into the medium should be identified. More projects details: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program/fellowship-application/vacant-projects/

We expect: a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply. desirable methodological skills: sterile work with fungi and plants, protein analysis, 2D-gels, LC-MS, MALDI-TOF, Databank analysis, metabolomics high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project an integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC Community very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

* March 31, 2014

http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program/fellowship-application/advertisement/

We offer: a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research facilities a doctoral researcher position (TV-L E13, 65%) funded for three years based on the regulations of the German Research Foundation as well as generous research funding a comprehensive mentoring program with supervision by a team of advisors a top-level PhD training program with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies and soft skills Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer. The application procedure takes place exclusively online via the JSMC website: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de Please acquaint yourself with the open PhD projects and the application process described on this website. Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, on June 16-182014. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing the projects to start immediately. http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program/fellowship-application/advertisement/