Phd Student

We are announcing a position as

**PhD Student (M/F/d)**:
within the Leibniz Research Alliance INFECTIONS in a joint project between Dept. of Biophysics and Cellular Microbiology for 3 years

Topic: Biofilm Biology and Koinfection

The Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center (RCB) is an internationally renowned research institute with 368 employees, financed by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Our central task is research and patient care in the field of respiratory diseases. We operate both basic research infrastructures and a medical clinic. Our goal is to improve existing methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of lung diseases and to develop new, innovative therapeutic approaches. The Leibniz Research Alliance INFECTIONS, as coordinated by RCB, combines the multidisciplinary expertise of 15 Leibniz-Institutes for infection research in an interdisciplinary manner with a focus on antimicrobial resistance.

**PROJECT DESCRIPTION**:
In respiratory infections, multispecies biofilms often comprising bacterial and fungal opportunists are difficult to treat and can give rise antimicrobial resistant strains. Bacterial and fungal opportunists can also exacerbate lung infections as caused by respiratory viruses. The successful applicant will investigate the interactions between multispecies biofilms and viral infections in an air liquid interface model. Delineation of the mutual interactions between different pathogens and the epithelium will contribute to the identification of putative handles for better treatment including phages and new antimicrobials.

**YOUR QUALIFICATION**:

- MSc (or equivalent) in natural or life sciences
- Strong background in molecular microbiology and cell biology
- Strong interest in advanced imaging and biophysics
- Proven practical lab skills
- Very good command of English

**OUR OFFER**:

- A workplace located in a top research center close to Hamburg
- Participation in a productive and active team effort
- Personal atmosphere and support
- Payment according to TVöD-VKA (65%) incl. all benefits usually offered in the public sector
- Family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours
- Childcare center and workplace health promotion

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For us, your age, gender and sexual identity, your world view, your ethnicity or a handicap are not important. We are solely interested in your knowledge and skills and your ability to work in a team. If attractive work content and a solution-oriented approach are more important to you than formalities, you are in the right place