Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology:
Chair of Applied Microbiology - Antibiotic research
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (26,5533 hours/week) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a
PhD researcher (m/f/x), 26,5533 hours/week, 3 years
The research interests at the Chair of Applied Microbiology at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology focus on the discovery and biological characterization of antibiotics. We seek to fill a doctoral position to address the “Discovery and characterization of novel antibacterial natural products”.
The goal of the doctoctoral research project will be the purification and structure elucidation of natural products and the characterization of their antibacterial activity in vitro and in vivo.
| Scope: | part-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
3 years |
| Start: | at the earliest possible date |
| Apply by: |
2025-11-03 |
Your tasks:
The method spectrum will span Streptomyces molecular biology, preparative HPLC, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and MIC assays. In addition to applying these established methods, a task will be to stet up an invertebrate infection model for tolerability and efficacy testing.
Your profile:
The successful canditate (m/f/d) will have earned a Master’s degree in Microbiology / Biology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Biotechnology or related subject area.
The candidate (m/f/d) will have solid knowledge of microbiology and microbial physiology. Experience in bacterial molecular biology, natural product research, antibiotic research, handling of pathogens, handling of invertebrates will be of benefit.
Excellent computer skills, excellent English skills, excellent teamwork and communication are expected.
It is expected that the candidate (m/f/d) will present her/his research results at national and international scientific meetings and contribute to their publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
It is further expected that the candidate participates in teaching undergraduates.
Please send job applications consisting of CV, statement of motivation, certificates, transcripts of records, letters of recommendation (if available). Please note that only complete applications can be taken into consideration.
We offer:
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade TV-L E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Verena Banach
Tel.: +49 234 32 29834
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-11-03. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5082.
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