Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher in Microbiology) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This 3-year, part-time (65%) Research Assistant position at the University of Marburg's Microcosm Earth Center offers a unique opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree focusing on bacterial transformation. The successful candidate will investigate the function and regulation of nucleases involved in DNA uptake in the model organism *Bacillus subtilis*. Day-to-day tasks involve rigorous scientific services, including the biochemical and structural characterization of nucleases, alongside cell biological and physiological analysis of bacterial strains. Key qualifications include an MSc in Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field, practical experience with BSL1 organisms, and familiarity with standard molecular and biochemical techniques. This role is attractive due to its placement in an excellent, diverse, and international research setting (SYNMIKRO/MPI collaboration), providing ample support for independent scientific qualification and professional development.