PhD. Student / Predoctoral Fellow in The Research Group of Prof. Dr. Katja Sträßer

Posted on March 20, 2023

The Research Group of Prof. Dr. Katja Sträßer, Institute of Biochemistry, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany, invites applications for the position as a PhD. student / predoctoral fellow.

The position is available from June 1^st, 2023 until May 31^st, 2028. The salary of the position is determined by payment group E 13 according to the collective labor agreement of the State of Hessia (TV-H).

We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student to elucidate the mechanisms and regulation of nuclear mRNP biogenesis starting June 2023 or later.

Already during transcription by RNA polymerase II, the synthesized mRNA is bound by nuclear RNA-binding proteins and packaged into a messenger ribonucleoprotein particle (mRNP). This process is of prime importance for correct gene expression as it is necessary for stability and nuclear export of the mRNA and even determines cytoplasmic steps such as translation and mRNA degradation. In addition, nuclear mRNA export is regulated under stress conditions including diseases conditions, and misregulation of this process causes diverse diseases. However, the mechanism of mRNA packaging and its regulation are still not understood, and, thus, will be elucidated in this project.

We use a wide range of biochemical, molecular and cell biological, genetic and computational techniques and offer an international, highly motivating and interactive environment, state of the art facilities and optimal support to develop strong research skills and an academic profile.

Your tasks at a glance
• Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG (goal: doctoral degree)
• Taking on teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen
• Research on nuclear mRNP biogenesis and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression

Your qualifications and competences
• Completed Master‘s or equivalent university degree in biology, biochemistry or a similar subject with a focus on molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and/or genetics
• Very good English language skills

Our offer to you
• Exciting research activities in an international team
• Superbly equipped research laboratory
• Excellent support during the doctoral thesis
• A diversified job with flexible working hours
• Presentation of research results at international conferences
• Opportunities to develop strong research skills and a solid academic profile
• 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. Katja Sträßer by e-mail ([email protected]).

Please send your application per Email as a single pdf file with all relevant documentation per Email to [email protected] preferarbly until the end of March 2023.