ERC-funded PhD studentship @ Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology

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The Vader lab at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, Germany invites applications for a three-year, ERC-funded PhD position. We use the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to study how cells maintain genomic stability during meiosis, the specialized cell division that is essential for sexual reproduction. We are broadly interested in understanding how organisms manage the processes of DNA break formation and repair during meiosis. To study this, we use genome-wide analysis of DNA break formation coupled with genetics, molecular cell biology and biochemistry.

  • The successful candidate must have obtained a MSc degree in biology, molecular life sciences or a related field. Previous experience in yeast genetics, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics or cell biology is considered a plus. Candidates are expected to become part of the International Max Planck Research School in Chemical and Molecular Biology (http://www.imprs-cmb.mpg.de)

For more specific information on research projects and themes please visit:http://gerbenvader.wix.com/meiosis, or http://www.mpi-dortmund.mpg.de/48579/fg_vader

  • Applications (written in English) should be directed to: [email protected] and include
  • A cover letter discussing your research interests and future plans
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation