Doktorand*in (w/m/d)
Core
Investigating the molecular mechanisms of polyphosphate (PolyP) metabolism and its regulation in the archaeon Sulfolobus acidocaldarius to understand its physiological significance under various growth and stress conditions.
Role type
PhD researcher (Doktorand) in molecular enzymology and biochemistry
Builds
Scientific knowledge and publications on archaeal metabolism and homeostasis
Domain
Academic research in microbiology, biochemistry, and systems biology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Molecular biology, microbiology, protein biochemistry, protein purification, enzyme characterization, archaeal genetics, quantitative physiology, multi-omics approaches
Preferred skills
Experience with extremophiles, protein-protein interaction analysis
Technologies
Multi-omics technologies, quantitative physiological analysis tools
Responsibilities
Construct and characterize genetically modified Sulfolobus acidocaldarius strains; Biochemically and functionally characterize proteins of PolyP metabolism; Investigate protein-protein and protein-PolyP interactions; Quantitatively analyze PolyP metabolism under different physiological conditions; Present results at national and international conferences and publish in scientific journals; Collaborate on teaching and general group tasks