PhD and Postdoc Positions in Systems Microbiology of Intracellular Pathogens

The Ciolli Mattioli Lab at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Germany is offering exciting PhD and Postdoc opportunities in the field of systems microbiology, focusing on intracellular bacterial pathogens such as those causing tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and leprosy. The lab aims to uncover the mechanisms that allow these pathogens to survive and persist within host cells, using advanced techniques including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR-based molecular recording, and image-enabled cell sorting. Research in this group is at the intersection of biology, medical science, and cutting-edge molecular methods, with the goal of understanding host-pathogen interactions and identifying factors that determine pathogen survival or clearance. The lab environment is highly interdisciplinary, and candidates with backgrounds in biology, microbiology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. For the Postdoc position, computational skills are particularly valued. Applicants will join a new and dynamic research group at HIRI, a leading institution in infection research. The announcement does not specify funding details, but these are standard research positions. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Camilla Ciolli Mattioli directly via email, providing a CV and a brief statement of motivation. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in systems microbiology, transcriptomics, and infectious disease research.