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The research group Microbiome Dynamics (MBD) is seeking an excellent and enthusiastic Ph.D. student for high-risk-high reward research in the fields of metagenomics and big data integration. MBD is an active participant in several national and international collaborative efforts to the interplay between the host, symbiotic communities, and pathogenic species. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution toward a healthier society. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Job Responsibility:
The Ph.D. project is framed on the new collaborative research project “SynThera” (http://www.synthera.eu/), and the specific objective is to integrate shotgun metagenomics data with genome-scale metabolic modeling, using machine learning methods for proposing novel strategies to increase colonization potential of engineered probiotics strains in the human gut
Contribute to several national and international research projects focused on the role of the microbiome in globally significant diseases
Contribute to sharing your knowledge through publications, conference presentations, and outreach activities
Work towards the completion of a PhD based in the project’s research area
Requirements:
A strong interest in conducting collaborative research on the topic outlined above is paramount
Candidates are expected to be interested in working at the boundaries of several research domains
Master's degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
Knowledge and experience in the analysis of metagenomics and/or biological high-throughput data
Knowledge of statistical methods in the context of biological systems
Experience with programming (Python, Perl, C++, R)
Well-developed collaborative skills
What we offer:
The successful candidate will be hosted in the research group Microbiome Dynamics of Prof. Dr. Gianni Panagiotou (https://www.leibniz-hki.de/en/microbiome-dynamics.html) in an international, dynamic team, and an “open-door” atmosphere with access to state-of-the-art computational resources
We offer an international and multi-disciplinary environment with strong expertise in the proposed research field
Comprehensive support for doctoral researchers through the Graduate Academy as well as our local and international network
Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E-13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement
30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31