16 PhD Candidates (f/m/d) for Challenges in Infection Research Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher in Phage Biology at the University of Tübingen , within the newly funded SWITCH project . The project focuses on phage biology through the lens of lipid remodeling , asking how phages rewrite their environment and how that environment shapes phage fate. The position is based at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine (IMIT) / CMFI Cluster of Excellence in Tübingen, Germany . Applicants should have a strong background in molecular cloning and Stap...

The PhD Programme in Animal and Zoonotic Infections at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover offers a comprehensive, project-oriented postgraduate training in animal infection medicine and zoonoses research. Designed for students seeking advanced qualifications and skills for a successful career in research or related fields, the programme is structured to provide both experimental research experience and interdisciplinary coursework, with a strong emphasis on research and specialised t...

Funded PhD opportunity in Bacteriology at the University of Galway . The post is shared by Liam Burke , Associate Professor in Bacteriology, in collaboration with Prof Dearbháile Morris . This is a research opening for a doctoral student interested in bacteriology, microbiology, and related biomedical or public health themes. Funding: The position is described as funded, but no stipend, tuition, or duration details are included in the post. Eligibility/requirements: No specific entry requirement...

Postdoctoral opportunity in phage research at CY Cergy Paris Université in France . The position is for 24 months starting in January 2027 and focuses on developing genetically engineered phages against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in microbiology, bacteriophage biology, antimicrobial strategies, and biofilm-related infection research. No detailed eligibility criteria, funding package, or application deadline are included in the visible post tex...

🎓 PhD opportunity at the University of Marburg, Germany, in the Research Training Group “Nucleotide Metabolism in Microbes” (GRK 2937 – MiNu). The position is for a Doctoral Researcher / PhD Candidate working on microbial nucleotide metabolism, cellular cofactors, nucleic acid building blocks, and molecular and biochemical mechanisms in microbes. Ideal for candidates with interests in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbial metabolism. No deadline, funding details, or applic...