Discover fully funded PhD scholarships in Synthetic Biology at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. Take the first step towards an exciting research career!
The Technische Universität Darmstadt is offering a fully funded PhD position inside the Doctoral Organization SYNSENSO, financed under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Activities (MSCA). The venture, “without cell manufactured science for combinatorial biosensor configuration,” tries to upgrade the awareness and explicitness of analyte location utilizing streamlined ribozymes.
Summary
PhD Position in Synthetic Biology for Combinatorial Biosensor Design
Research Area: Biological Sciences, Synthetic Biology
Location: Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification: Master’s degree in biology, or related fields
Last Date for Apply: July 9, 2024
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc, or equivalent in Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a similar field)
- Wet-lab experience, particularly in genetic engineering or molecular biology
- Interest in synthetic biology
- Proficiency in English (Excellent Level)
- Must be a doctoral candidate and not have resided or conducted their main activity in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment
Job Description
The core aim of the project is to design and optimize analyte-responsive ribozymes for improved detection of analyst molecules through in vitro selection and screening. The position is full-time, with a 36-month employment contract. The first 23 months are covered by MSCA-DN with a living allowance and potential family allowance, followed by a continuation under the TU Darmstadt collective agreement for the remaining period.
Benefits include:
- Research and training excellence in synthetic biology and biosensor design
- Structured interdisciplinary local and network-wide transferable skills training activities
- Public transport ticket within Hesse
- Enrollment in the Graduate School of Life Science Engineering
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents in English:
- Motivational letter
- CV
- Copies of transcripts of obtained degrees
- Contact details of two referees
- Send your application as a PDF file via email to synsenso@bcs.tu-darmstadt.de by 9 July 2024. Suitable candidates will be invited for an online interview within two weeks after the application deadline.
Last Date for Apply
9 July 2024, 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
For further details, visit: Official Website
Apply now to be a part of this cutting-edge research initiative!
