PhD Positions in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, University of Regensburg, Germany (2017)

The University of Regensburg with its over 20,000 students is an innovative and interdisciplinary university, which provides a broad variety of research projects and disciplines. The Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology, Chair of Biochemistry, Professor Meister, at the University of Regensburg is offering positions as

PhD students with a strong background in biochemistry/molecular biology.

The half time positions (20,05 hours per week) presumably beginning in January 2016 are initially limited to 3 years (with possible extension). The positions are paid according to the German pay scale E 13 TV-L.

Job specification:
Our research focuses on the various functions of human non-coding RNAs in gene regulation. We use biochemical and molecular biological approaches to dissect non-coding RNA pathways. In particular, we characterize regulatory processes guided by microRNAs or lncRNAs and in addition we analyze protein components of these pathways. Furthermore, we study RNA base modifications (e.g. m6A) and their roles in gene expression. We perform deep sequencing studies to identify such modifications under different conditions as well as structure-function experiments to characterize writer, reader and eraser enzymes that are involved in such pathways. We routinely characterize RNA-protein interactions using various experimental approaches including X-ray crystallography and molecular biological or biophysical strategies.

Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a Master/Diplom or equivalent in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology.

We expect good communication skills, high motivation and dedication to molecular life sciences.

Further details:
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