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"Knowledge becomes health" - we are filling this motto with life every day, developing new ideas and improv-ing old-established knowledge. The University Hospital Frankfurt has existed since 1914. Our around 8,500 employees contribute with their skills and knowledge to the 33 specialist clinics, theoretical clinical institutes, and administrative departments. The close connection of health care with research and teaching, as well as a climate of collegiality, internationality, and cross-professional cooperation characterize the university hospital. PhD position in Molecular Virology (We are targeting applicants of all genders) Part time | limited up to 3 years | Announcement number: 666-2024 The Munschauer lab at the Institute of Medical Virology at Goethe University is seeking a motivated doctoral researcher in the area of molecular virology to work on an innovative ERC-funded research project. The project is centered on the systematic functional dissection of RNA-protein complexes at the virus-host interface and will bring together experimental and computational scientists. The Munschauer lab takes an RNA-centric approach to study how RNA viruses interface with their hosts and how host cells respond to infection. The successful applicant will work with a dynamic team of scientists and will apply a cutting-edge suite of systems virology techniques to dissect the RNA biology of viral infections. For an insight into the University Hospital Frankfurt, click here. Your role Mechanistically dissect RNA-protein and protein-protein interactions between viruses and their hosts Characterize transcriptome, proteome and interactome dynamics in advanced virus infection models Work with diverse RNA viruses (IAV, RSV, SARS-CoV-2) in a BSL-2 and BSL-3 environment Collaborate with wet lab scientists and bioinformaticians Who you are Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field in the life sciences Background or specialization in virology Experience working with infectious material, particularly RNA viruses Strong written and spoken English language communication skills Highly motivated, organized, collaborative and independent Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required. What we offer Working environment: Work in an international and collaborative team with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies Collective agreement: In addition to an attractive salary (65% E13) based on a collective agreement with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes Mobility: Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen) Campus: Our attractive university hospital campus offers a modern cafeteria, various cafes, and opportunities to rest in numerous green spaces. A walk on the riverside of the Main offers relaxation during breaks Work-Life-Balance: Part-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidays Health Promotion: Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercise. Professional development: Internal and external training for your professional development Any questions? Many answers can be found in our FAQs for new employees. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Disabled applicants are preferred if they have the same personal and professional qualifications. Join our team Use the time until September 11, 2024 to apply. Please submit your online application including a possible starting date and your salary expectations. For further information regarding the position and project, please contact Mathias Munschauer (Tel: +49 69 6301-87861) or Sonja Carstens (Tel: +49 69 6301-5219) Apply now Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt | Recruiting Team | Theodor-Stern-Kai 7 | 60590 Frankfurt am Main | Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Bewerbung ausschließlich über den Button »Online bewerben« ein. Rückfragen können Sie gerne an
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