PhD Fellowships in Biochemistry at Friedrich Schiller University, Germany

JSMC invites applications for a PhD Fellowship on the topic Chemical crosstalk among bacterial
predators

The genus Lysobacter constitutes a physiologically unique group of organisms within the
proteobacteria that practices wolf pack behavior to prey on other microbes. The research project is focused on the identification and characterisation of chemical factors that trigger or mediate
group predation using methods of molecular biology and analytical chemistry.

We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Candidates about
to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top?level researchconditions
- a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation)
as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business
activities,successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the
famous Friedrich
Schiller University

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website www.jsmc.uni.jena.de

Please visit this website to acquaint yourself with details about the project above and other PhD
projects offered within the current JSMC Recruitment Call. Then complete and submit the
‘Statement of Interest’ form downloadable from www.jsmc.uni.jena.de. Applications can only be
considered upon receipt of the completed form, submitted by email to apply.jsmc@uni.jena.de.
DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.

Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June,2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).