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Technical Assistant position in in the field of cardiovascular medicine

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The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for two years (with the option of extension). Salary classification will be based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-GU). We are looking for a team-oriented and independent employee with a passion for basic medical research in the field of cardiovascular medicine. The internationally successful institute investigates key mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases in the search for promising, innovative therapeutic approaches. Tasks: Description of new mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias and development of treatment options Histological examinations including embedding of organs, preparation of sections, establishment of immunofluorescence staining protocols, confocal microscopy and evaluation of stained preparations Cell isolation and processing from human blood samples Working with cell cultures, various primary cells from mouse and human (including whole blood and heart tissue, cell lines and organoids) Handling laboratory animals, especially mice Utilization of various molecular and cell biological techniques, including FACS, ELISA, PCR, Western blot, and functional cell culture assays. Independent recording and partial analysis of collected data General and technical requirements: You have successfully completed training as a state-certified technical assistant (MTA/BTA/CTA), ideally with experience in demanding experimental research. They enjoy cutting-edge experimental research in a laboratory environment with innovative technologies and are convincing as a team player in a multidisciplinary team. They bring knowledge of cell and molecular biological methods (PCR and cloning, protein isolation and Western blot, flow cytometry, bacterial transformation, DNA purification, restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, genotyping, DNA and RNA extraction, microscopy). A FELASA certificate is desirable, as is experience in handling laboratory animals, especially mice. They possess good oral and written skills in German and English. They also impress with their reliability, motivation, sense of responsibility, thorough work ethic and initiative.  We offer: structured training and supervision with the opportunity to develop autonomous planning and execution of experiments. interesting and highly relevant research projects a broad range of methods, including experimental cardiovascular models and state-of-the-art techniques Excellent research and training opportunities in the fields of molecular biological techniques, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. a diverse, creative research environment and excellent facilities ( cardiovascular-regeneration.com ) an attractive collective agreement (TV-GU) and company pension scheme The position is generally divisible, with a focus on individual areas of responsibility. The LandesTicket Hessen: free use of public transport in Hesse. Become part of our team! Use the time until June 2, 2026 to apply: please send your application documents (CV, cover letter, qualifications and educational certificates) compiled into a single PDF document, along with your possible start date, to: Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Stefanie Dimmeler (preferably by email: herfurth@med.uni-frankfurt.de ) or to: Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Center for Molecular Medicine, Building 25B, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main. Please do not submit original documents, as application materials cannot be returned.  

Domestication and environmental adaptation in livestock

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Project Description Livestock species have an incredible history, having been recently domesticated from wildlife species such as the aurochs, mouflon, wild buffalo etc, and since then having been changed by early and modern farmers to fulfil an economic role supporting human societies. Through that process, livestock species have changed morphologically and behaviourally, with all those changes having left signatures in their genome on the genes responsible for these phenotypes (e.g. Orozco-terWengel et al 2015, Alberto et al 2018). Moreover, livestock species have been moved far and beyond their domestication geographic regions, having exposed them to a range of novel disease, food sources and climates. Such movements across the world became more pervasive during the last 500 years when Europeans contributed to moving livestock all over the world using ship trading routes. This PhD will use a variety of livestock species to characterise their population structure and genetic variation, to help redefining the centres of livestock domestication (e.g. Pitt et al 2019 a,b) and to model their domestication history to assess the evidence for past bottlenecks and population expansions. Furthermore, using a comparative genomics approach between the species ancestral range and geographic areas where they have been recently introduced, the project will look at determining genes involved in environmental adaptation. Together with environmental niche modelling, this data will be used to assess the adaptive potential of various livestock species to the expected environmental changes derived from climate change. Contact details for supervisor- Dr Pablo Orozco Ter Wengel Email –  Orozco-terWengelPA@cardiff.ac.uk Phone Number – +44 29208 75206 How to apply:  You can apply online – consideration is automatic on applying for a PhD in Biosciences Please use our online application service at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/biosciences-phd-mphil-md Please specify that you are applying for this particular project, the supervisor and source of funding. Information on the application process can be found here http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying Please provide a CV, 1 Page (max) statement of purpose, two letters of support from referees, copy of transcripts and diplomas at point of application. Academic criteria: Applicants should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a first or upper second-class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, Applicants with a lower second class will only be considered if they also have a Master’s degree. Academic qualifications are considered alongside significant relevant non-academic experience. English requirements: IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent. Please see our English Language Requirements guidance for more details. Funding Notes This 4-year project is suitable for self funded or externally funded students looking for a PhD position at Cardiff University. Funding required will need to cover the Tuition fees, bench fees and Living expenses. References Alberto et al 2018. Convergent genomic signatures of domestication in sheep and goats. Nature Communications 9 813. (10.1038/s41467-018-03206-y) Orozco-terWengel et al 2015. Revisiting demographic processes in cattle with genome-wide population genetic analysis. Frontiers in Genetics 6 191. (10.3389/fgene.2015.00191) Pitt et al 2019a. Demography and rapid local adaptation shape Creole cattle genome diversity in the tropics. Evolutionary Applications 12 (1), pp.105-122. (10.1111/eva.12641) Pitt et al 2019b. Domestication of cattle: two or three events?. Evolutionary Applications 12 (1), pp.123-136. (10.1111/eva.12674) Apply Now

Targeting retrosplenial cortex function to improve cognitive deficits in Parkinson’s disease

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Project Description Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and is associated with a range of motor and cognitive symptoms. While dopamine replacement strategies, such as L-DOPA, effectively impact on motor impairments, much less is understood about the origin of the cognitive features and few treatment options are available to address these symptoms. We have recently shown that the retrosplenial cortex is denervated in people with Parkinson’s disease, through analysis of post-mortem brain tissues. Using preclinical models, we identified the neural circuit affected, and confirmed that this circuit supports multiple cognitive processes relevant to Parkinson’s disease. Based on these data, we hypothesise that replacement of key neurotransmitters within this region will improve cognitive function in Parkinson’s. In this project, the PhD candidate will (1) further characterise the function of this neural circuit in the healthy brain, (2) explore how this circuit changes in the diseased brain, and (3) develop treatment strategies to restore function within this circuit in models of Parkinson’s. Treatment strategies may include gene therapies or stem cell-derived transplantation of key cell types to restore neurotransmission within the retrosplenial cortex. The student will benefit from developing a core knowledge of neuroscience (neuroanatomy, behaviour) and cell biology, as well as developing programming, wet lab, a statistical analysis skills. Contact details for supervisor- Dr Mariah Lelos Email –  LelosMJ@cardiff.ac.uk Phone Number – +44 29208 75541 How to apply:  You can apply online – consideration is automatic on applying for a PhD in Biosciences Please use our online application service at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/biosciences-phd-mphil-md Please specify that you are applying for this particular project, the supervisor and source of funding. Information on the application process can be found here http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying Academic criteria: Applicants should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a first or upper second-class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, Applicants with a lower second class will only be considered if they also have a Master’s degree. Academic qualifications are considered alongside significant relevant non-academic experience. English requirements: IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent. Please see our English Language Requirements guidance for more details. Funding Notes This 3, 3.5 & 4-year project is suitable for self funded or externally funded students looking for a PhD position at Cardiff University. Funding required will need to cover the Tuition fees, bench fees and Living expenses. Apply Now

Local and sustained delivery of adjuvants to transform immunotherapies for brain cancers

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Background: Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer with very poor survival rates, even after surgery and chemotherapy. Immunotherapy, a treatment that turns the immune system against cancers, has shown success in other cancers but not for glioblastoma so far. This is because this tumour creates an environment in the brain that drastically undermines the body’s own ability to fight it. This project aims to improve immunotherapy for brain cancer by developing a tiny implant that can be placed in the brain after surgery. This implant slowly releases immune-boosting medicines directly into the area where the tumour was removed. By doing this, we can help immune cells in the brain become more active against any remaining cancer cells, without being blocked by the natural barrier that usually protects the brain from such drugs. The research will test how this new device affects immune cells taken from brain cancer patients, to see if it makes them better at fighting cancer. Methods: By working on this interdisciplinary project the PhD candidate will learn a range of techniques including biomaterial synthesis, microfluidic flow focussing, drug loading studies, drug release assays, cell culture including 3D culture and cell health assays. The project with therefore equip the PhD candidate with a wide range of laboratory skills whilst giving them a firm knowledge base in biomaterials science, immunotherapies, pharmaceutical sciences, glioblastoma and brain cancer therapeutics. Two candidate biologics have already been selected for this PhD project, however, there is scope for repurposing other potential therapeutics as the PhD progresses. Such a skill set would provide the candidate with an ideal platform for a career in academia or pharmaceutical companies. The project will take place at Cardiff University, at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The primary supervisor for the project will be Dr. Ben Newland though he has a network of glioblastoma collaborators who will contribute to the supervision of this project.   Enquiries regarding the project: Dr Ben Newland, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University. E-mails: newlandb@cardiff.ac.uk You can apply online – consideration is automatic on applying for a Full-time PhD with an October 2026 start date. Please use our online application service at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/pharmacy Funding Notes The PhD studentship is fully funded by Cancer Research Wales and is open to Home and EU applicants. The award offered will cover fees and a maintenance stipend. For 2025/26 the stipend for full-time students is £20,780 per annum. Eligibility Have an offer to study on a full-time Postgraduate Research programme Be classified as ‘EU’ for tuition fee purposes To be classified as ‘EU’ for tuition fee purposes, you must: Be ordinarily resident* in the EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland for the full three-year period prior to commencing your studies Have no immigration restriction on the length of your stay in the EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland Not be eligible for ‘Home’ fee status under Welsh Government regulations Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second-Class Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline. English requirements: If English is not your first language you will need to meet the English language requirements by the start of the programme. https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/postgraduate Apply Now

Design and synthesis of novel enzyme substrates for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms (Ref: RDFC26/SE/GNS/TURNBULL)

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Background This project builds upon a 30-year collaboration between Northumbria University, the Freeman Hospital (Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust), and bioMérieux – a multinational biotechnology company. Within hospital and industry settings, the rapid detection and differentiation of microorganisms that cause disease is of vital importance. Many techniques involve the use of artificial enzyme substrates which either change colour or become fluorescent in the presence of a particular organism, and in this project, you will design and make novel substrates for inclusion in future products. The Project As part of a multi-disciplinary team involving chemists and microbiologists, you will design, synthesise, and evaluate new chromogenic and/or fluorogenic substrates to detect emerging pathogenic microorganisms. This should appeal to graduates who are interested in synthetic organic chemistry with a clinically relevant application, and a willingness to learn more about microbiology. Your Role With support of your supervisors, your day-to-day activities will include: · Planning multi-step synthetic routes to novel substrates. · Carrying out these syntheses in our organic chemistry laboratories. · Evaluating substrates in the microbiology labs contributing to the project. · Send samples for further evaluation to bioMérieux · Documenting your work for presentation to the commercial partner, bioMérieux, and in support of publication. · Joining in with the graduate student culture within the School of Geography and Natural Sciences. Candidates This studentship is open to applications from all science graduates with a background (either taught or project based) in synthetic organic chemistry, and a willingness to learn some microbiological techniques. You will be joining a diverse and growing research team, that include Dr Graeme Turnbull (PI) and Dr David Tétard (Co-I) who both have extensive expertise in the topic and other topics dealing with biologically active organic compounds. You will be encouraged to join the team in developing outreach materials with which to engage the public in your research, demonstrating how the technology can be of use in our everyday lives. Eligibility Requirements: • Academic excellence i.e. 2:1 (or equivalent GPA from non-UK universities with preference for 1st class honours); or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement. • Appropriate IELTS score, if required. • Applicants cannot apply if they are already a PhD holder or if currently engaged in Doctoral study at Northumbria or elsewhere. • Must be able to commit to campus-based full-time or part-time study. To be classed as a Home student, candidates must: • Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or • have settled status, or • have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or • have indefinite leave to remain or enter. If a candidate does not meet the criteria above, they would be classed as an International student. Applicants will need to be in the UK and fully enrolled before stipend payments can commence and be aware of the following additional costs that may be incurred, as these are not covered by the studentship. · Immigration Health Surcharge https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application · If you need to apply for a Student Visa to enter the UK, please refer to https://www.gov.uk/student-visa. It is important that you read this information carefully as it is your responsibility to ensure that you hold the correct funds required for your visa application, otherwise your visa may be refused. · Costs associated with English Language requirements which may be required for students not having completed a first degree in English, will not be paid by the University. · International applicants (including EU) need to have their own valid immigration permissions to live and study in the UK if they wish to study on a part-time basis as Northumbria University does not sponsor part-time Student Visas. For further details on how to apply, see https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-apply/ In your application, please include a covering letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for the position in place of the research proposal, including the advert reference (e.g. RDFC26/SE/GNS/TURNBULL). Deadline for applications: 16 June 2026 Start date of course: 1st October 2026 Northumbria University is committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our postgraduate research students. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community. Academic Enquiries This project is supervised by Dr Graeme Turnbull. For informal queries, please contact g.turnbull@northumbria.ac.uk. For all other enquiries relating to eligibility or application process please use the email form below to contact Admissions. Funding Notes The Full Time studentship is available to Home students and includes a full stipend at UKRI rates (for 2026/27 full-time study this is £21,805 per year) and full tuition fees. References Burton, M; Turnbull, G; et al. Bioorg Med Chem Lett, 2026, 135, 130573.Cellier-Rastit, M; Turnbull, G; et al. J Mat Chem B, 2023, 11, 6106. Apply Now

Better together: constructing tuneable fluorescent protein sensors for cellular imaging of protein-protein interactions.

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Details Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) commonly occur in biology with ~650,000 contributing to processes critical to human life. From cancer to dementia, their dysregulation contributes to many disease states. PPIs occur when one protein interacts with another resulting in functional changes that have repercussions on the cell. Their importance means PPIs are studied across the different bioscience fields and many tools developed to investigate them. Fluorescence-based methods allow researchers to study these innately dynamic processes in a proteins’ natural environment, the cell, in real time leading to many new insights. Genetically-encoded probes called fluorescent proteins have proved pivotal to investigating PPIs in the cell but the underlying methods are currently limited to monitoring interactions between two different proteins; self-association of the same proteins cannot be easily measured. This is major issue as many PPIs, arguably the majority, involve the self-association of identical proteins. Thus, researchers cannot investigate this vital piece of the PPI story within a protein’s natural cellular context. The aim of your project will be to design and engineer a new set of fluorescent proteins that change their function on self-association (homo-dimerisation) and to use these new tools to monitor formation of homo-oligomer complexes. The Jones lab has recently shown that designed self-association of green fluorescent proteins can lead to the “switching on” of fluorescence output [References 1-3]. You will use existing structural knowledge together with computational protein design and directed evolution to generate a new protein-protein interface to promote GFP self-association. You will initially use a model small molecule-dependent dimerisation system to assess the properties your new fluorescent proteins, and use biophysical analysis and structural biology to understand the molecular basis of action. Those GFP variants with the required properties will then be applied in mammalian cells to monitor protein-protein interactions using state-of-the-art fluorescence microscopy (in situ cell imaging). You will then apply your new tool to monitor oligomerisation events the biologically important NF-kappaB complex that controls transcription and is associated with a variety of different disease states such as cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases. You will combine your new dimerisation-dependent GFP tagged NF-kappaB core components with other fluorescent protein tagged proteins to monitor in real time events associated with NF-kappaB assembly using state-of-the art fluorescence microscopy. By the end of the project, you will have developed tool for broader use in the life sciences and applied it to understand an important biological complex. Techniques: computational analysis, protein engineering (including design and molecular biology), protein chemistry (purification and analysis), protein 3D structure determination, biophysical analysis (various spectroscopy methods, including single molecule analysis), cell biology (including mammalian cell culture), fluorescence microscopy. Contact details for supervisor- Prof Dafydd Jones Email – jonesdd@cardiff.ac.uk Phone Number – +44 29 20874290 How to apply:  You can apply online – consideration is automatic on applying for a PhD in Biosciences Please use our online application service at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/biosciences-phd-mphil-md Please specify that you are applying for this particular project, the supervisor and source of funding. Information on the application process can be found here http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying Entry requirements- Applicants should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a first or upper second-class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, Applicants with a lower second class will only be considered if they also have a Master’s degree. Academic qualifications are considered alongside significant relevant non-academic experience. English Language- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent. Please see our English Language Requirements guidance for more details. Funding Notes This project is suitable for self funded or externally funded students looking for a PhD position at Cardiff University. Funding required will need to cover the Tuition fees, bench fees and Living expenses. References [1] Johnson, R. L. et al. Designed Artificial Protein Heterodimers With Coupled Functions Constructed Using Bio-Orthogonal Chemistry. Front Chem 9, 733550, doi:10.3389/fchem.2021.733550 (2021) [2] Pope, J. R. et al. Association of Fluorescent Protein Pairs and Its Significant Impact on Fluorescence and Energy Transfer. Adv Sci (Weinh) 8, 2003167, doi:10.1002/advs.202003167 (2020). [3] Worthy, H. L. et al. Positive functional synergy of structurally integrated artificial protein dimers assembled by Click chemistry. Communications Chemistry 2, 83, doi:10.1038/s42004-019-0185-5 (2019) Apply Now

Design and engineering of peptides and proteins to create artificial metalloenzymes

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The Rhys lab is an exciting new lab looking to recruit new students to design and engineer peptides and proteins for new applications (rhyslab.com). One of our current focuses is on engineering new artificial metalloenzymes. These are metal-containing proteins that can be engineered to catalyse reactions that have not been observed in nature. We are particularly interested in developing environmentally friendly alternatives to current chemical reactions and exploring unique regioselective and stereoselective outcomes made possible with these new-to-nature enzymes. Projects in this area are highly interdisciplinary. PhD students will have the opportunity to learn skills from several fields including computational protein design, molecular biology, structural biology and chemical synthesis. These combined skills will make graduating students highly employable in academia and industry. Don’t hesitate to get in contact with Dr Rhys directly if you can self-fund a PhD studentship or have identified a PhD scholarship that you are eligible to apply for. Please also contact Dr Rhys if you interested in discussing other ongoing projects in the Rhys lab related to the design and engineering of peptides and proteins. Dr Guto Rhys – People – Cardiff University The Rhys lab is a supportive environment that cares about the development of its students and staff. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. We are open to anyone looking to contribute to making the lab a diverse, inclusive and friendly environment. Academic criteria Applicants should have, or are predicted to have, a good grade in a university subject related to Chemistry or Biochemistry. For example, a UK 2.1 honours or US 3.2 (4-pt) GPA or higher. If English is not your first language that you must fulfil our English Language criteria before the start of your studies. Details of accepted English Language qualifications for admissions can be found here https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/postgraduate How to apply To apply please complete the online application – https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/chemistry and state the project title and supervisor name Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We have a range of academics in the School of Chemistry, Cardiff University accepting applications from self-funded PhD students. A list of all our currently available research projects can be found here – PhD project themes – School of Chemistry – Cardiff University Funding Notes This PhD post is open to self-funded Home, EU and International students. Apply Now

Scientific Associate position in Reproductive Medicine of Large and Small Animals

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The position, in accordance with Section 2 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG) and Section 72 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG), is a fixed-term appointment with the opportunity for further academic qualification at the Chair of Clinical Reproductive Medicine, Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, within the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Remuneration will be based on pay grade 13 of the TV-H collective agreement, provided the necessary qualifications are met. Provided the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term employment contract is not exceeded, they will generally be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension of up to a further 2 years is possible under the aforementioned conditions. Your tasks at a glance • Independent scientific and university teaching qualification, scientific services in research and teaching in accordance with § 72 HessHG (opportunity for doctoral studies or further training as a specialist veterinarian for reproductive medicine) • Assumption of teaching duties in accordance with the teaching obligation ordinance of the State of Hesse• ​​Examination and treatment of inpatients and outpatients in reproductive medicine, including participation in weekend and on-call duties in accordance with Nos. 5 + 6 to § 42 TV-H• Preparation and execution of scientific studies Your qualifications and skills • Completed university degree in veterinary medicine  • Veterinary license recognized in Germany • Above-average commitment and scientific dedication• Experience in farm animal, equine, or small animal medicine is desirable • Communication skills, flexibility, assertiveness, and data processing skills• Driver’s license (car) • Excellent command of German, both written and spoken, level C2 Our offer to you • A varied role with flexible working hours • Free use of public transport (Hesse State Ticket)• More than 100 seminars, workshops, and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports programs • Remuneration according to the TV-H collective agreement, company pension scheme, child allowance, and special payments • Excellent work-life balance (certified as a “family-friendly university” audit) For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Axel Wehrend by telephone (0641/99-38700) or by email ( axel.wehrend@vetmed.uni-giessen.de ). JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological or social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, worldview, age, or sexual orientation and identity. In accordance with its gender equality plan, JLU aims to increase the proportion of women on its staff; therefore, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. JLU is a certified family-friendly university. According to the Hessian Equal Opportunities Act, the position can be split into two half-time positions. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified.  Do you want to explore new paths with us? Apply via our online form by June 30, 2026 , quoting reference number 196/10. We look forward to receiving your application. Application Form

PhD position in the field of Molecular Infection Biology

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The position is part of the externally funded project “CRYPTOMICS” and is to be filled on a fixed-term basis in accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG with the opportunity for own academic qualification at the Institute of Veterinary Pathology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The salary is in accordance with the collective labor agreement of the State of Hesse (E 13 TV-H). As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for a period of 3 years.  The project explores how the intestine responds to infection with Cryptosporidium, a disease-causing single-celled parasite that is a major cause of severe diarrheal illness in young children. By combining an innovative neonatal infection model with spatial transcriptomics, single-cell approaches and functional analyses, the PhD project offers the opportunity to investigate fundamental mechanisms of host–parasite interaction and intestinal disease development in a highly relevant and rapidly evolving field. Your tasks at a glance • Investigation of host-parasite interactions during intestinal Cryptosporidium infection• Application of state-of-the-art methods such as spatial transcriptomics, single-cell approaches and CRISPR• Live-cell time-lapse and super-resolution microscopy• Functional analysis of parasite and host factors involved in infection and pathogenesis• Participation in scientific publications, conference presentations, and supervision of bachelor and master students The provision of academic services (including the processing of a research project financed by third party funds on a temporary basis) also serves the purpose of academic qualification.  Your qualifications and competences • Completed Master’s or equivalent university degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, medicine, veterinary medicine, or equivalent• Practical experience in cell and molecular biology; experience in infection biology, microscopy, transcriptomics and bioinformatics is an advantage• Willingness to work with animal models and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research• High degree of motivation, analytical thinking and ability to work both independently and in a team• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English Our offer to you • An exciting and innovative doctoral project in molecular infection biology• Integration into an open-minded, collaborative, and highly motivated research team• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art methods such as spatial transcriptomics, single-cell approaches, advanced imaging and functional analyzes in infection biology• Possibility to present your work at national and international conferences• A varied job with flexible working hours • Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments • Good compatibility of family and career (certificate “audit family-friendly university”) For further information about the project visit the institute website ( www.ivp-jlu.org ). If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Philipp Olias by e-mail ( philipp.olias@vetmed.uni-giessen.de ). JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women’s promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference. Do you want to break new ground with us?Apply via our online form by June 9th, 2026, indicating reference number 220/10. We look forward to receiving your application. Application Form

Research Associate position in animal husbandry dairy calf management and calf health

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The position is part of the externally funded project “Healthy calves – the basis of dairy farming: optimizing management through benchmarking and best-practice examples” and is limited until 30.06.2029 at the Chair of Animal Husbandry, Behaviour and Welfare, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). Your tasks at a glance •    Contribute to the aim of the project, in close cooperation between agriculture, consultancy and science to develop strategies for an optimized management of calves which contribute to improving calf health and reducing calf mortality•    Recruitment of participating dairy farms•    Practical data collection on the dairy farms•    Statistical analysis, scientific preparation and publication of the data obtained in the project•    Preparation of reports with recommended actions for farmers•    Supporting project partners in the app-development for recording calf health•    Participation in project management•    Preparation of and participation in project meetings and project events (among others experience group meetings with participating farmers; internal project meetings) Your qualifications and competences •    Completed Master´s or equivalent university degree in the field of veterinary medicine, agricultural sciences, biology or related subjects with focus on livestock sciences•    Experience in handling cattle or other livestock•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly regarding communication with practicing farmers•    Good German skills•    Good English skills will be of advantage•    Driver’s license category B and willingness to undertake business trips to the participating farms, which partly could span several days•    Basic knowledge in using statistical software (e.g. R, SAS), or willingness to familiarise oneself with these tasks•    High degree of self-organisation•    Ability to work scientifically, proven e.g. through scientific publications and/or an above-average university degree Our offer to you •    Participation in a motivated team with a friendly working atmosphere•    A varied job with flexible working hours •    Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)•    More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities •    Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments •    Good compatibility of family and career (certificate “audit familiengerechte hochschule”) If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Uta König von Borstel by e-mail (uta.koenig@agrar.uni-giessen.de). JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women’s promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference. You want to break new ground with us?Apply via our online form by June 4th, 2026, indicating reference number 230/09. We look forward to receiving your application. Application Form

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