Doctoral Research Position (Biology/Biotechnology) | Qualifizierungsstelle mit dem Ziel Promotion Ausschreibungs-ID: fb17-0024-wmz-2025
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Job Summary
This doctoral research position at Philipps-Universität Marburg offers a unique opportunity for a motivated scientist to pursue a Ph.D. in Molecular Animal Physiology. The role involves establishing and maintaining insect model organisms, developing advanced molecular protocols like mRNA injection and potentially transgenesis, and meticulously documenting wild-type embryogenesis using modern fluorescence microscopy. A significant part of the work will include image data processing, analysis, and modeling, as well as repeating experiments under varied environmental conditions to compare with wild-type development. The successful candidate will contribute to scientific publications and engage in independent research, benefiting from the university's support for early-career researchers.
Required Skills
Education
Completed scientific university degree (Diploma, Master, or equivalent) in Biology or Biotechnology with a focus on insects
Experience
- Experience in handling insects as experimental model organisms
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy, ideally confocal or light sheet fluorescence microscopy
- Experience in molecular biology/genetics
- Affinity for experimental and technical work
- Experience in chemical ecology, e.g., with insecticides, is advantageous
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to pursue independent scientific qualification (Ph.D.)
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