PhD Position in Biology/Microbiology (Research Training Group) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position, associated with the DFG-funded Research Training Group 2989 at the University Hospital Essen, focuses on the critical link between the intestinal microbiome and acute myocardial infarction outcomes. The successful candidate will join Project 4, "Targeting the Microbiome," to investigate how reperfused acute myocardial infarction affects gut microbiota and how these microbial mediators subsequently impact the heart via the gut-heart axis. This role requires a strong background in Biology, Immunology, or Microbiology, and exceptional motivation for cross-disciplinary, translational research. The position offers innovative scientific training, integrating cardiovascular scientists with infection/immunology researchers, standardized animal models, tandem supervision, and funding for workshops and international collaborations, providing excellent career opportunities in cutting-edge medical research.