Doctoral Student (m/f/d)

• Characterization of the life cycle of HDV with regard to the viral morphogenesis of the viral particles and the release pathways of the virus from the infected cell
• The aim is to identify cellular structures for potential antiviral therapeutic approaches
• Applied methods
  • Classical virological methods (genome quantification, ELISA, determination of the number of viral particles)
  • Cell biological methods (confocal immunofluorescence microscopy, super resolution microscopy, electron microscopy, isolation/characterization of cell organelles)
  • Biochemical (kinome analyses, modeling) and molecular biological methods (rtPCR for expression analysis, modulation of expression using siRNA)

• Completed studies (Master's or comparable) in the field of life sciences, such as biochemistry, biology or molecular medicine
• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and in a team as well as analytical thinking skills
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work in a motivated team

A stable, multifaceted, and challenging position centrally located in the Rhine-Main area (Frankfurt) with good public transport connections (motorways/highways, airport, and fast commuter train). Being an employer in the German public service, we offer the usual social benefits such as annual payment supplements, employer’s pension scheme, and special contributions to a particular statutory savings scheme (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen).

The successful candidate will be employed on an initial 3-year fixed term contract. The payband is (50%) E 13 TVöD (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst, Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service). The assignment to a payband is made based on the consideration of your individual professional experience. Disabled candidates will be given preference if their skills and qualifications are equivalent to those of non-disabled candidates. The Paul-Ehrlich-Institut encourages gender equality and work-life balance, especially in respect to the family. For this purpose, we have various employment models to offer including flexible working hours (different forms of part-time work, flexible working from home, teleworking, no core time), child care facilities, internal and external communication platforms, and various opportunities for further professional training. Our occupational health management policies and Jobticket (subsidized commuter ticket) round off the offer. For more information, please visit our website.