5 PhD Scholarships, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany (2019)

OSLA (MOlecular Storage for Long-time Archives) is a consortium of 8 groups from the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, (Bio)Chemistry and Biology, at the University of Marburg, which is devoted to employing DNA and novel metallo-organic compounds as long time storage devices for information. The overall mission of MOSLA is to prevent the threat of a supposedly “Digital Dark Age”, i.e., a potential loss of digital data in the far future. The consortium will generate new algorithms for quaternary and higher codes including repair functions to use DNA in bacterial cells and spores to store information for several thousands of years. The consortium will also employ new metal organic compounds for long time storage via differential light read out.

We are searching for 5 highly motivated PhD students to work on mathematical, biochemical and biological projects within the consortium, which in addition to cutting edge technology offers a guided PhD program with many additional possibilities to obtain optional and supplementary skills.

The successful candidates must hold a MSc, Diploma or a related qualification in the respective field or related disciplines, wherein the candidates should demonstrate very good records, practical experiences as well as adequate and proper skills.

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5 PhD Scholarships, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany (2019)