PhD student (f/m/d) in the field of Life Sciences

About us

The DWI – Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials is a federal and state funded research institute of the Leibniz Association based on the Melaten Campus of RWTH Aachen University. International young and experienced scientists from various disciplines develop interactive materials based on the principles of nature. It is a location at which people with different talents, experiences and skills work together, in order to learn from one another and generate new knowledge and new methods to create a better quality of life in our world.

Position

DWI invites applications for a position as

PhD student (f/m/d) in the field of Life Sciences

Your tasks

DWI offers you a wide range of possibilities to develop further both professionally and personally in an interdisciplinary setting.

Starting from now, a PhD student position is available in an EU project on “Activation of proteins and genes by ultrasound” in the research group of Andreas Herrmann, Professor of Macromolecular Materials and Systems.

In this project, proteins and nucleic acids are tailored to react to ultrasound. The aim is to control biological processes using ultrasound in a precise and time-specific manner. This makes it possible to understand complex processes in tissues and organs. At the same time, it also allows new knowledge to be gained about diseases. The sonogenetic technologies will also be used to establish new therapeutic concepts. The work includes protein design, cloning and expression of proteins and their investigation in mammalian cells and tissues.

Your profile

• Completed studies (M.Sc. or comparable) in molecular biology, cell biology or biotechnology
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Passion for multidisciplinary research and being eager to learn new techniques
• Strong research background in molecular biology and microbiology
• Excellent skills in the English language

DWI offers

• Exciting and challenging tasks with access to internal and external networks, training opportunities, and conferences
• Individual development plans, mentoring programs, and support from experienced specialists
• Open, team-oriented work atmosphere in an international environment
• 30 days of annual leave
• Company pension plan (VBL)
• Flexible, family-friendly working conditions
• Good transportation connection with parking facilities
• Restaurants and cafeterias in close proximity
• Central location near the city center

DWI supports the applicant to gain further qualifications. We offer our employees a broad spectrum of career opportunities in an attractive working professional environment (https://www.dwi.rwthaachen.de/seite/institutskultur). DWI supports equal opportunities; an overview on the measures can be found here: https://www.dwi.rwth-aachen.de/en/page/equal-opportunity-and-diversity.

We at the DWI - Leibniz Institute value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality or ethnic and social background.

How to apply

The position is to be filled immediately.

If you are interested and you are open to new professional challenges, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. If you have any questions about the job advertisement, please contact heine(at)dwi.rwth-aachen.de and herrmann(at)dwi.rwth-aachen.de.

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