PhD Scientist - Biofilm Biology & Microbial Communities

Universität Basel; Eptingen; On-site; CHF 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biozentrum, University of Basel invites applications for a PhD student in molecular microbiology focused on bacterial biofilms. The project uses microfluidic growth systems to study emergent behaviors in biofilm communities. Applicants will work with transcriptomics, genetics and confocal microscopy to analyze biofilms during growth and infections, with the project shaped together with Prof.

Knut Drescher. A Master’s degree with a thesis in molecular microbiology is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a research thesis in molecular microbiology.
• Strong interest in biofilms and microbial communities.
• Experience with molecular tools and data analysis is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate emergent behaviors of biofilm communities in microfluidic systems.
• Apply transcriptomics, genetics, and confocal microscopy to study biofilms during growth and infection.
• Collaborate with Knut Drescher’s lab to develop the PhD project.

Skills

Molecular biology

Research skills

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Microbiology

Tools

Transcriptomics

Genetics

Confocal microscopy

Job description

The Biozentrum, University of Basel invites applications for a PhD student in molecular microbiology focused on bacterial biofilms. The project uses microfluidic growth systems to study emergent behaviors in biofilm communities. Applicants will work with transcriptomics, genetics and confocal microscopy to analyze biofilms during growth and infections, with the project shaped together with Prof.

Knut Drescher. A Master’s degree with a thesis in molecular microbiology is required.