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5.7.23

PhD position on Transcription-Activator Like Effectors (TALEs) from the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia

One PhD position is available at the Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP) a leading international centre for plant molecular research that hosts numerous research groups investigating plant-microbe interactions.

The PhD project aims to elucidate the mechanistic basis of how a Transcription-Activator Like Effector (TALE) protein of the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum manipulates plant metabolism to favour the spread of the bacterial pathogen. For more information on previous and thematically related work, see the following manuscripts:

Nature Plants 2023:

doi.org/10.1038/s41477-022-01302-y

Cell Host Microbe 2019

: doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2019.09.014

New Phytologist 2012

: doi.org/10.1111/nph.12324

Experience with work in the field of plant-microbe interaction is an advantage, but not essential. Applicants must have a Master's degree in molecular biology or biochemistry. Candidates should be creative, willing to be an independent researcher and able to work collaboratively in a team. Candidates must have good communication skills and be fluent in written and spoken English.

Salary will be within the TV-L E13 65%.

The position can start at any time and will be available until the end of 2025.

The PhD candidate will be integrated in the ZMBP graduate program.

Applicants should submit a CV, at least two refence letters, and a covering letter outlining their motivation for this project. Please send your application in pdf format to: Prof. Dr. Thomas Lahaye by e-mail to:

thomas.lahayespam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The University of Tübingen is committed to increasing the proportion of women in science, and qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference.

3.7.23

PhD position (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 50%)
in the Biomechanical Modeling of Morphogenesis (BM²) lab

Bewerbungsfrist 31.07.2023

A PhD position (initially 3 years) is available in our research group in the Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), at the University of Tübingen (Germany). The position is available starting on 1.10.2023

Research
The newly established BM² lab is an interdisciplinary research group at the interface of physics, biology and computer science interested in understanding morphogenesis, bio-mechanics and how they interact in living systems, mostly plants. We do so by developing and using ad-hoc computational tools (MorphoMechanX) which enable us to provide  explanatory and predictive scenarios for real biological problems (provided by our partner labs).

Your profile
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with excellent written and oral English,  good communication and teamwork skills, who can work independently and in a goal-oriented manner. The ideal candidate should have a MSc or equivalent in a field connected to computational science (i.e. physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, computational biology…). Strong mathematical and analytical skills are required as well as some programming experience, while initial exposure to Finite Element Methods  would be a plus.

The candidate will be enrolled in a doctoral program offered by the University of Tübingen.

Environment
The ZMBP is a world-class institution in molecular plant biology, benefiting from brand-new infrastructures within the University of Tübingen science campus, and recognized for many conceptual and technological breakthroughs in the fields of plant development, cell biology, and plant-microbe interactions. The campus facilitates connections with the proximal faculties of Physics, Mathematics and the Inter-faculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine.

Tübingen is an international, dynamic, and lively university town in the Swabian Jura.

How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF comprising a motivation letter describing  their research interests, an up-to-date CV, and the names and contact information for 2 references to bm2labspam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de. The closing date for applying is 31.07.23 or until a suitable candidate has been found. The preferred starting date for this position is from the 1.10.2023 onward, but an alternative starting date could be arranged. For more information, please contact Dr. Gabriella Mosca ( bm2labspam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de) via email.

The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and wishes to enhance the share of women and under-represented categories employed in research. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.

The employment will be handled by the central administration of the University of Tübingen.

6.6.23

PhD position (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 50%) in the Timing of Fate Transitions Lab

A PhD position (initially 3 years) is available in our laboratory in the Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), at the University of Tübingen (Germany). The position is available starting November 2023.

Research

Our newly established research group studies mechanisms plants use, to control the timing of cell fate transitions. During plant development complex organs are formed with meticulously patterned cell identities. However, none of the embryonically specified cells differentiate before germination and their ‘master regulators’ are unable to induce differentiation (for more background see Smit et al. 2023 Dev Cell). In general, we are interested in plant development, cell identity, and pattern formation.

Your profile

We are looking for a curiosity-driven, highly motivated candidate with good communication and teamwork skills who can work independently in a goal-oriented manner. The candidate should have an MSc or equivalent in plant biology or biochemistry (or similar) and training in molecular biology. Excellent English written and oral skills are required, previous experience with Arabidopsis thaliana and confocal microscopy are a plus. The candidate will join the ZMBP graduate program that offers a broad interdisciplinary training in the molecular life sciences.

Environment

The ZMBP is a world-class institution in molecular plant biology, benefiting from brand-new infrastructures within the University of Tübingen science campus, and recognized for many conceptual and technological breakthroughs in the fields of plant development, cell biology, and plant-microbe interactions. The institute is equipped with cutting-edge microscopes, in-house proteomic, metabolomic and plant transformation facilities. Tübingen is an international, dynamic, and lively university town.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF comprising a motivation letter describing your research interests, an up-to-date CV, and the names and contact information for 2 references to timing.labspam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de. The preferred starting date for this position is from the 1^st of November 2023 onwards, but an alternative starting date could be arranged. Screening of applications will begin September 2023 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please contact Margot Smit via email (timing.labspam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de) or Twitter (@likeyoda1).

The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and wishes to enhance the share of women employed in research. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. The employment will be handled by the central administration of the University of Tübingen.

Undergraduate students (Bachelor, Master)

Permanent advertisement

Master and or Bachelor Thesis in Plant Pathogen Interactions (RG El Kasmi)

Our research group in the Department for Plant Physiology at the Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), University of Tübingen, is offering the possibility for a highly motivated Master and or Bachelor (of Biology, Biochemistry or Cellular Nanoscience) student to do her/his thesis project in our lab.
We are currently working on the characterization of interactors of a plant immune receptor of the NLR family. We would like to validate the preliminary results (interactions observed in yeast-2-hybrid screen) and to further cell biologically, genetically and biochemically characterize the function of the identified proteins during (NLR-mediated) immunity.
The project will include the following methods:
•    Molecular analysis (cloning, bacterial transformation, etc.)
•    In planta Protein-protein interaction studies (co-immunoprecipitation, BiFC and FRET interaction assays)
•    Genetic studies (crosses, genotyping, etc.)
•    Plant infection assays
We offer an innovative and scientifically stimulating environment, a well-equipped lab as well as an international and cooperative research team.
For applying, please send an email with a short motivation statement to Dr. Farid El Kasmi at farid.el-kasmispam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de
For more details about the ZMBP and our research, please visit:
uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/fachbereiche/zentren/zmbp/res/plant-physiology/research-groups/elkasmi/

Permanent advertisement

Master and/or Bachelor Thesis in Plant Biochemistry

Our research group in the Department for Plant Biochemistry at the Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), University of Tübingen, is seeking highly motivated Master and Bachelor students.
Our department is working on the characterization of plant immunity receptors and their regulators, as well as downstream signaling pathways.
Projects generally include the following methods:

• Generation of plant mutants and their characterization
• Recombinant protein expression and purification
• In vitro and in vivo phosphorylation experiments
• Protein-protein interaction studies (co-immunoprecipitation, yeast two-hybrid and FRET-FLIM interaction assays)
• Molecular and physiological studies (cloning, real time-PCR, etc.)
• Plant infection assays

We offer an innovative and scientifically stimulating environment, a well-equipped lab as well as an international and cooperative research team. You should apply if you are a biology or biochemistry student who is enthusiastic about science and keen on learning new techniques.
For applying, please send an email with a short motivation statement (attachments as pdf-files only) to andrea.gustspam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de
For more details about the ZMBP, please visit:
http://www.zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de/zmbp.html

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