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Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research

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Bachelor thesis position in Microbial Drugs, Mycology and Natural Product Discovery Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany

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Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available
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Germany

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Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research

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Keywords

Chemistry
Microbiology
Biology
Mycology
Pharmacy
Rna-seq
Bioassay

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About this position

Bachelor thesis position at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Department of Mikrobielle Wirkstoffe / Microbial Drugs, in Braunschweig, Germany.

The project focuses on mycology and natural product discovery, including cultivation of fungal organisms, DNA/RNA sequencing for fungal identification, phylogenetic analyses, screening for secondary metabolites using HR-ESI-LC/MS, extraction and isolation of secondary metabolites, and bioassays to identify potential drug candidates.

Eligible applicants are Bachelor's students in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related fields. The post asks for demonstrated interest in mycology and natural product discovery, an independent and structured working style, reliability, teamwork, and good English communication skills. Experience with microorganisms, DNA/RNA extraction and quantification, and chromatographic techniques is advantageous.

This is a fixed-term bachelor thesis position for 3 months, starting as soon as possible. The post does not mention stipend, tuition, or scholarship funding.

For questions, contact Hedda Schrey by email. Applications should be submitted through the HZI career portal with a cover letter, CV, references, certificates, and optionally work samples or reference projects.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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