PhD and PDF Positions: Doctoral fellowship in Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene (Germany)

Doctoral fellowship in Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene (Germany)

The Department of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene (Head: Prof. Dr. Martin Aepfelbacher) at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany) invites applications for a PhD student position. This position is available starting June 1st, however the start date is negotiable.
Our group studies host-pathogen interaction at the molecular level. The candidate’s project would involve studying mechanisms by which enteropathogenic Yersinia breach the intestinal epithelial barrier. In vitro (cell culture) and ex vivo models of the gut epithelium will be used to investigate the early interactions between Yersinia and the host.
The successful candidate must hold the equivalent of a master’s or diploma degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences. Expertise in the areas of either microbiology, immunology, or cell biology is necessary. The applicant should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and must be comfortable speaking and writing in English.
Complete applications (in English) must include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and contact data of at least two referees. Please send applications to: eboyla@gmail.com
Contact details for applications: Frau Dr. Erin Colleen Boyle

Department of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Campus Forschung, N27, 2.OG
Martinistr 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
For background reading, please see:

(1) Boyle EC et al. 2006. Cellular Microbiology. 8:1946-1957.
(2) Boyle EC and BB Finlay. 2003. Current Opinion in Cell Biology. 15: 633-639.
(3) Nicoletti C. 2000. Gut. 47: 735-739.
(4) Hathaway LJ and JP Kraehenbuhl. 2000. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 57: 323-332.
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