Job Description

I am looking for a PhD Student for a DFG-funded PhD Position in my group at Max Planck Institute (Marburg). The project focuses on uncovering the mechanisms of quorum sensing in Klebsiella pneumoniae, with a special emphasis on host–pathogen interactions.

🔬 What we offer:
– A fully funded PhD position (TVöD E13, 65%)
– A stimulating, international and collegial research environment within the Department of Systems and Synthetic Microbiology
– Close collaborations with Philipps University of Marburg and the Institute for Lung Research
– Opportunities to develop expertise in molecular microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, host defense, and bacterial signaling
– Access to excellent facilities, training programs, and a supportive scientific community to help launch your career

📌 Position details:
Start date: upon agreement
Duration: 3 years
Location: Marburg, Germany
Funding: Fully funded (TVöD E13, 65%)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis – early submission encouraged!)

👩‍🎓 Your profile:
– Master’s degree (or close to completion) in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science

📄 How to apply:
Please send a single PDF file to laganenka@mpi-marburg.mpg.de including:
– A short cover letter describing your motivation and research interests
– Your CV
– Degree certificates and transcripts
– Contact details of two academic referees

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