Jörg Vogel

PhD and Postdoc positions are available at the University of Würzburg and Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI), Germany, focusing on specialized metabolite functions during gut microbial interactions in Fusobacterium nucleatum . The research is led by Professors Franziska Faber and Jörg Vogel, whose labs investigate the genetic regulation and functions of specialized metabolites in gut microbiome contexts. The project is funded by the DFG priority program SPP2474 and aims to discover new functions of human microbiome members. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or computational science. The positions are open for three years with possible extension, and salary is based on the German public sector pay scale (TV-L). The university encourages applications from women and handicapped persons. The application deadline is January 11th, 2026. For more information, visit the Faber and Vogel lab pages or the HIRI website. To apply, send a single PDF with all required documents to the provided email address, referencing 'SPP2474'.

The University of Würzburg and the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) are offering a postdoctoral position in the group of Professor Jörg Vogel. The research focuses on jumbo phage molecular biology and the advancement of programmable ASO technology to dissect phage infection cycles in genetically intractable systems. The project aims to define RNA export mechanisms, subcellular organisation of mRNA export, phage protein import, and strategies to overcome host immune defense. There is also a strong emphasis on advancing jumbo phages towards phage therapy applications, making this position highly relevant for those interested in molecular biology, microbiology, and medical science. The project is part of the DFG priority programme 'New Concepts in Prokaryotic Virus-Host Interactions – from Single Cells to Microbial Communities' (SPP 2330). Applicants should have a doctoral/PhD degree in molecular biology, microbiology, or biotechnology. The position is available for two years, with the possibility of extension, and can be filled full- or part-time. Salary is according to the German public sector pay scale (TV-L) and complies with qualification. The university encourages applications from qualified women and handicapped persons in case of equal aptitude. To apply, candidates should submit a short letter of motivation, CV, publication list, copies of relevant documents and certificates, and contact information for two academic references, all in a single PDF file with the reference 'Phage' to Monika Schraut ([email protected]) by January 11th, 2026. For more information about the Vogel lab, visit the Helmholtz HIRI website. Key research areas include jumbo phages, phage therapy, RNA export, ASO technology, and prokaryotic virus-host interactions. This is an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers interested in cutting-edge molecular biology and medical science research at a leading German institution.

The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) and the University of Würzburg are offering one PhD and one postdoctoral position in the laboratories of Professors Franziska Faber and Jörg Vogel. The research project focuses on specialized metabolite functions during gut microbial interactions in Fusobacterium nucleatum, with funding from the DFG Priority Program SPP2474. The aim is to identify specialized metabolites and study their genetic regulation and functions during gut microbial interactions, contributing to the discovery of new gene functions in human microbiome members. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or computational science. PhD candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, featuring vibrant RNA and infection research, state-of-the-art technologies, and a collaborative international atmosphere. The project is based in Würzburg, Germany, and offers a translational focus and access to the joint competence center 'Single-Cell Center Würzburg.' The position is available for three years with the possibility of extension, and salary will be based on the German public sector pay scale (TV-L), commensurate with qualifications. The university is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees and encourages applications from qualified women and handicapped persons. To apply, candidates should email their application by January 11, 2026, including a short letter of motivation, CV, publication list, copies of relevant documents and certificates, and contact information of two academic references, all in a single PDF file with 'SPP2474' in the subject line to [email protected]. More information about the research can be found at the Faber and Vogel lab pages and the HIRI website.