PhD Position – Replication defects and aneuploidy

The Department of Molecular Genetics at the Faculty of Biology, TU Kaiserslautern, Germany, offers a

              PhD Position – Replication defects and aneuploidy

The focus of the work:

• Research project to understand the consequences of abnormal chromosome numbers, so called aneuploidy, in human cells;
• Analysis of the cellular processes in euploid and aneuploid cells using the state-of-the-art methods;
• Maintenance of genome stability, replication and DNA damage analysis;
• The project is part of a national coordinated consortium FOR2800: www.for2800.de;
• Further details: https://www.bio.uni-kl.de/en/molecular-genetic/zuzana-storchova/.

We expect:

• Successfully completed Master studies in Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology;
• Experience with cell culture work and modern genetics methods, positive attitude to computational biology;
• Very good knowledge of the English language;
• Scientific ambitions and ability to work in an international team.

We offer:

• Fixed term for three years with possible extension that can be filled as a part time position;
• The salary level according to the German wage agreement for the public service (TV-L);
• Additional Social Security (VBL); Health care management;
• Jobticket;
• Exciting research in a pleasant environment with an ambitious international team.

Further Information:

• Applicants with children are welcome;
• Disabled applicants, women and minorities are encouraged to apply;
• To apply, send a cover letter explaining the relevant work experience, a CV and the names,
  telephone and e-mail addresses of at least two references by e-mail.