DAAD scholarships for international PhD students (m/f/d)

Prof. Dr. Beatrix Suess - Synthetic RNA biology:
In response to the worldwide antibiotics crisis, our lab is presently developing RNA-based antibiotics. Based on our expertise in targeted in vitro selection (SELEX), we are developing RNA aptamers to efficiently kill pathogenic bacteria. These RNA aptamers are obtained by a selection process from large combinatorial libraries, bind their target molecule with high affinity and specificity and inhibit their activity. Targets of interest are proteins that lead to multidrug-resistance in germs of concern, for example the penicillin-binding protein 2a from Staphylococcus aureus. Ultimately, the aim is to establish a proof of concept for a new type of RNA therapeutics.

Qualification profilePlease carefully review the application requirements and admission process BEFORE submitting your application here: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/graduate-school-lse/phd_program/funding/daad_gssp/daad_gssp.en.jsp

Applications are exclusively accepted via the online application form

Application deadline: February 28, 2025

• Interdisciplinary Research: Explore cutting-edge projects at the intersection of engineering and life sciences
• Global Network: Join a vibrant community of scientists and experts from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellence in Supervision: Conduct your doctoral studies under the supervision of renowned scientists and benefit from the accompanying PhD programme of the Graduate School LSE

Join us in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering groundbreaking discoveries. Your journey to academic excellence starts here!