🇩🇪 PhD position open in mosquito control:

 PhD position in mosquito control

Application Deadline: March 9th 2025

PhD position open in mosquito control:

Do you have an MSc in biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or a related field and want to do a PhD?

Are you interested in research on mosquito control?

Do you have practical experience in molecular biology and CRISPR?

Are you a highly motivated, structured, and resilient individual with strong organisational skills ?

Then this might be interesting for you:

The Department of Insect Biotechnology at the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany has an open PhD position (3 years, DFG-funded), on the development of genetic sexing strains in Aedes mosquitoes for Sterile Insect Technique applications.

Please also forward if you know suitable candidates.

if necessary. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing and optimizing insect breeding and developing new techniques for transgenic modification and chromosomal restructuring in Aedes mosquitoes. You will prepare your results for publication in scientific journals and for presentation at conferences, thereby making an important contribution to optimizing strategies for SIT programs.

The provision of academic services (including the processing of a research project financed by third party funds on a temporary basis) also serves your academic qualification.

Your Qualifications and Competencies

Completed academic degree (M.Sc.) in biology, biochemistry, or a related field

Sound knowledge of CRISPR, transgenesis, gene expression, genome organization, and genome modification

Practical experience in molecular biology, particularly with PCR and cloning techniques as well as sequence data analysis

Prior knowledge of insect genetics and sex development, ideally in mosquitoes, as well as experience in insect rearing, is advantageous

We are looking for a motivated, resilient and highly organized individual with strong fine motor skills, e.g., for embryo injections

Very good English skills are required, basic German skills are advantageous

Strong teamwork skills, excellent oral and written communication, enjoyment of independent work and problem-solving, proficiency in MS Office, good statistical knowledge, and an interest in project management complete your profile

Our Offer to You

A varied role with flexible working hours and opportunities for academic and personal development

Free use of public transportation (Hesse State Ticket)

More than 100 seminars, workshops, and e-learning courses per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports programs

Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance, and special payments

Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

For further inquiries, Prof. Dr. Marc Schetelig is available via email (marc.schetelig@agrar.uni-giessen.de).

JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. 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 March 9th, 2025, indicating reference number 150/09. We look forward to receiving your application.

More information on the position and the official application portal you find here: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns/karriere/stellenangebote/wissenschaftliche-mitarbeiter/150-09-e

Application deadline: March 9th, 2025