This PhD project builds upon an ongoing collaboration between groups in Mainz (Schweiger lab) and Basel (Keller Valsecchi lab) to investigate the molecular mechanisms controlling gene reactivation during development. Using human induced stem cell models with fluorescent reporters and high-throughput screening approaches, we aim to identify key regulatory factors and distinguish between gene-specific and global mechanisms governing X chromosome dynamics. This research opens the way to elucidate its contribution to female-biased disease along developmental trajectories.
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Summary
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Benefits
- An exciting project in a young, well-equipped and modern laboratory.
- Creative working conditions in a top world-wide research environment.
- Mentorship for career development for both academic and industry path
- LMU Gateway support in all matters relating to the move to Munich [for international PhD students]
- Participation at conferences and in international research projects
- Many opportunities to help shape our BMC initiatives (e.g. BMC Green Lab, Public Outreach and BMC working group diversity and inclusion)
- Free parking and good public transportation connections
- Compatibility of family and science (e.g. kindergarten on campus and emergency child care)
- Numerous LMU employee benefits, e.g. discounted fitness and cultural offers, job public transport ticket, Jobbike as well as several canteens and excellent cafés on campus
- Annual special payment, 30 days of vacation and additional pension scheme
Requirements
- A Master's degree (or comparable) in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, medicine, or related natural science disciplines.
- A high degree of responsibility and a proven record of teamwork (e.g. biologist-bioinformatician, clinicians-biochemist)
- Experience with cell culture techniques is highly desirable and knowledge of basic microscopy methods is an advantage.
- Interest and/or experience in working at the interface between wet and dry lab is a plus.
- Interest in working independently on scientific questions.
- Organizational skills, a high work ethic, flexibility, curiosity, and a passion for research
Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF file, max. 2 pages, written in English).
- Short description of research projects carried out during your studies (e.g., Bachelor Thesis). Please describe the rationale of the research, and highlight your contributions to the results (approx. 300 words).
- Description of your general research interests and career goals (approx. 200 words).
- What do you find interesting about our research? (approx. 200 words).
- Updated Transcripts.
- Contact details for at least two referees, including at least one direct supervisor who has worked with you for at least six months.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München on job-portal.lmu.de to apply
For more information, kindly visit LMU scholarship webpage.
