The Faculty of Biology at LMU Munich is seeking a PhD Candidate in Molecular Microbiology for a project on The role of RNA modifications in the stress response of bacteria.
It will be the task of the doctoral researcher to elucidate the physiological significance of rRNA, tRNA and mRNA modifications in an obligate anaerobic bacterium under various stress conditions using systemic approaches, such as Direct RNA-sequencing using Nanopore technology, Ribo-Seq and proteomics.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Doctoral researcher position for 3 and half years (with the aim of completing the doctorate)
- Salary according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the states (TV-L E13, 65%)
- The Integrated Research Training Group 1309 (IRTG) provides a tailor-made training environment for doctoral researchers active in the CRC on "Chemical Biology of Epigenetic Modifications”
- Interdisciplinary research project
- Supportive and stimulating research environment with excellent lab facilities
- Supportive network of mentors and co-supervisors
- Conferences and lab exchanges
- Working conditions in the lab allow a good work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours and are generally a family-friendly lab.
- In addition, you can benefit from the various LMU corporate benefits
Requirements
- The candidate should have an MSc. (or equivalent) in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology).
- The candidate should be highly motivated and determined and have a strong interest in RNA biochemistry and the application of interdisciplinary approaches.
- Experience in RNA biochemical methods and bioinformatics are required.
Application Documents
- CV
- Motivation statement and research experience
- Record of study
- Certificates
- Contact information of two referees
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026How To Apply
- Please send your complete Application Documents in English as a single PDF to Prof. Dr. Kirsten Jung: [email protected].
For more information, kindly visit the LMU webpage.
