Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbiology at Heidelberg University, Germany

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The Centre for Organismal Studies (COS) at Heidelberg University in Germany is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team at the Storelli Lab. Our group uses model gut bacteria and Drosophila to study symbiotic relationships that affect vital animal physiology to better understand how animals and their microbiome interact. With access to top-notch facilities and a collaborative, dynamic research environment, this postdoctoral position presents an intriguing opportunity.

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Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow

Research Area: Microbiology, Gut Microbiome, Symbiosis, Drosophila Model, Bacterial Metabolism

Location: Centre for Organismal Studies (COS), Heidelberg University, Germany

Eligibility/Qualification

PhD degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related fields.
Strong background in microbiology, particularly bacterial engineering (including targeted and random mutagenesis), Tn-seq, omics (RNA-seq, metabolomics), and bioinformatics.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken), as it is the working language in the lab.

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Job Description

The selected postdoctoral fellow will investigate how the intestinal environment affects bacterial metabolism and physiology by studying model gut microorganisms and the gastrointestinal system of Drosophila. Working with genetic tools, high-throughput sequencing, and sophisticated bioinformatics will be possible because of the project’s multi-omics techniques. With competitive compensation based on the 13 TV-L German pay scale, the role is scheduled to begin in March 2025 and last for two years, with the possibility of an extension.

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Please submit the following materials:

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PhD degree and Master’s transcripts.
A detailed CV (no photo required), including publications and contact details of at least two academic referees.
A summary of your research expertise (max. 2 pages).
A one-page cover letter.

Ensure all application materials are in English and email them to Gilles Storelli at [email protected] with the subject line: “Storelli Lab Application.” Applications without this subject line will not be considered.

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Last Date to Apply: January 31, 2025

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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