Doctoral Researcher Fellowship on the topic The metabolic profile of the marine microalga Ostreococcus tauri at JSMC, Germany
Study Subject(s):The metabolic profile of the marine microalga Ostreococcus tauri
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Jena School for Microbial Communication
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
- a Master's degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, biology or a related
subject. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- a strong background in analytical chemistry and biochemistry
- some experience with the use of sterile technique and statistical tests
- 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)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Graduate School of Excellence 'JSMC' invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher Fellowship (Ref.No. 63/2012) on the topic The metabolic profile of the marine microalga Ostreococcus tauri Using analytical and physiological experiments, this PhD project aims at elucidating how regulatory networks control metabolism in the unicellular marine alga Ostreococcus tauri. The results should help to understand how this cosmopolitan marine species adapts to changes in environmental conditions, and to engineer algae for biotechnological applications.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 6, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/index.php?eID=tx_nawsecuredl&u=0&file=fileadmin/website/media/pdf/phd_program/fellowship_application/9th_Recruitment_Call/63-2012_Sasso_Anzeige_neu.pdf&t=1342858177&hash=8e671414d5dd7a01634ccc0befab41033addb036)