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The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) and the Cluster of Excellence ‘Balance of the Microverse’ invite applications for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researcher Positions commencing in 2026. The positions involve interdisciplinary research in microbial communication and community interactions in diverse habitats.
Job Responsibility:
projects with wet-lab or computational focus to decode microbial balance in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research network
Requirements:
Master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Geosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, etc.)
high motivation and interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the JSMC
creativity and interest in shaping your own thesis or postdoc project
an integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC and Microverse Community
excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
What we offer:
a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research facilities
a comprehensive mentoring program with supervision by a team of advisors
top-level PhD and career training programs with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies, transferable, and soft skills
30 days of vacation per calendar year, plus two days off on December 24 and 31