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PhD Student Fellowship: Signals and metabolic changes causing phenotypic plasticity in phytoplankton

Institution:

Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

Dept/School/Faculty:

Jena School for Microbial Communication

PhD Supervisor:

Prof G. Pohnert

Co-Supervisor:

Prof S. Sasso

Application Deadline:

No more applications being accepted

Funding Availability:

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Research Project

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**************** The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for a *******************
*******************PhD Student Fellowship (Ref.No. JSMC-69/2012) on the topic ************************

Signals and metabolic changes causing phenotypic plasticity in phytoplankton

The project will address the hypothesis that morphological changes in unicellular pyhtoplankton resulting in colony formation follow a substantial metabolic reprogramming of the cells, which, in turn, is under the control of multiple external stimuli. Studies will apply mass spectrometry based metabolomic methods, structure elucidation of the metabolites involved in aggregation, microscopic analysis, and in situ mesocosm and shipboard experiments. The project will focus on two major model species, Phaeocystis sp. and Skeletonema costatum and will be conducted within an international collaborative network.

A detailed project description can be found at:
www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program/fellowship-application/vacant-projects/

WE EXPECT:
• a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

WE OFFER:
• a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research facilities
• a PhD stipend paid for three years according to the regulations of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
• a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
• a top-level PhD training program with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies and soft skills
• Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

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The APPLICATION PROCEDURE takes place exclusively online via the JSMC website:
www.jsmc.uni‐jena.de

Please acquaint yourself with the open PhD projects and the application process described on this website.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, in June 2012. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing the PhD projects to start immediately.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 16, 2012 for applicants who will require a visa to enter Germany.
April 16, 2012 for applicants who will not require a visa to enter Germany

Funding Notes:

(Please note: after March 16, applications from non‐EU‐nationals can only be considered if attendance at the recruitment meeting is possible within two weeks of receiving notice of acceptance. If this is the case, please send a brief explanatory statement along with your application)