PhD Student - Infectious Diseases | PhD-Studentin/-Student – Infektiologie - Medizinische Klinik 2

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Bacteriophage Research Group at the University Hospital Frankfurt, focusing on translational research in clinical infectiology. As a PhD student, you will conduct cutting-edge research on bacteriophages, including efficacy testing against clinical bacterial isolates and investigating phage-antibiotic combinations. Your daily responsibilities will involve molecular biological characterization, bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data, and studying phage-matrix interactions in human samples. You will also perform cell culture experiments, contribute to the development of diagnostic phage-based detection methods, and maintain the laboratory's phage bank. The position requires a highly motivated individual with a Master's degree in Microbiology and a strong background in phage biology. You will be responsible for planning and documenting experiments, publishing scientific papers, and assisting in grant applications. This position is unique because it bridges the gap between fundamental phage research and clinical application in an interdisciplinary hospital environment, offering a supportive academic setting with excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities.