PhD Student in Biology (Molecular Infection Biology) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position at the Institute for Molecular Infection Biology (IMIB) at the University of Würzburg offers an opportunity to conduct fundamental research into the regulation of early spliceosome assembly and splice site recognition. As a doctoral researcher in the Beusch group, you will investigate how the spliceosome—a complex molecular machine—processes diverse substrates and how mutations in this process lead to human diseases like cancer. Your day-to-day work will involve an interdisciplinary approach combining forward genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Key methods include RNA-seq, proximity labeling, and IP-MS. This role is ideal for a motivated scientist looking to join a young, international, and inclusive team dedicated to solving complex questions in RNA biology. The position is particularly attractive due to its focus on high-impact eukaryotic biology and the chance to develop expertise in cutting-edge transcriptomics and biochemical techniques within a collaborative academic environment.