The Biomolecular Systems Department at Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces invites applications for a highly motivated PhD student in the field of Molecular Biology in the group led by Prof. Seeberger. The candidate should have a degree in Molecular Biology or closely related fields, with an outstanding profile, a strong background and interests in monoclonal antibody (mAb) production from single B cells. The selected candidate will be part of the biology team discovering bacterial glycan-specific mAbs from vaccine-induced memory B cells employing molecular and cellular biology techniques. The position is available starting from September 1, 2021.
Requirements:
- Applicant must hold M.S. degree in Biology or Life Science.
- Experience in molecular biology and cell culture techniques is a prerequisite
- Strong knowledge and experience in molecular cloning (e.g. primer design, mRNA purification, PCR, sequencing analysis, transfection, protein expression and purification)
- Experience with flow cytometry (FACS) and immunoassay (e.g. ELISA) would be beneficial
- Highly motivated and team oriented
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Passion for developing therapeutic antibodies for infectious diseases
- Fluency in English
Applications:
Submit application via an email to: peter.seeberger@mpikg.mpg.de, with subject PhD Student Molecular Biology – [Name, Surname], with attached PDF version of CV and a short cover letter.
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| Organization | Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces |
| Country | Germany |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Subject areas | Biology, Life Science |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | June 30, 2021 |
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