PhD student "Microbiome in Aging" - research organism C. elegans (m/f/d)

• A completed BSc degree (ideally Master's) in life sciences, microbiology or related fields
  
• Experience in C. elegans husbandry is mandatory
  
• Experience in microbiology or systems biology is desirable
  
• A background in physiology, metabolism or aging is a plus
  
• Proficiency in R studio programming language is desirable
  
• Combine the power of C. elegans genetics with automated high-throughput screens
  
• Use molecular biology, biochemistry and imaging techniques
  
• Perform metabolic, proteomic and transcriptomic studies of host and / or microbiome samples
  
• To accurately record and judiciously analyze and present experimental data
  
• Drive your own research project under direct supervision of the PI

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