Employment fraction : Full-time

Job reference : PhD positions in Bacterial Evolutionary Genomics
City   :- Basel  

Job description

Two PhD positions in bacterial evolutionary genomics are available in the group of Prof. E. van Nimwegen at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, also a member of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics.

The overarching research interests of our lab concern the evolution of entire genomes and the structure, functioning, and evolution of genome-wide molecular interaction networks that regulate cellular behavior, including transcription regulatory networks and signaling networks. Our group is highly interdisciplinary with members whose backgrounds range from molecular biology, chemistry, biophysics, to theoretical physics. Although the main focus of the group is on theoretical analysis and modeling, we are currently adding a wet-lab component to study bacterial evolutionary genomics, and have two open positions in experimental evolutionary genomics. Both positions will be co-supervised by Prof. E. van Nimwegen and Dr. O. Silander, who will be heading the wet lab.

Profile requirements

Requirements for the position are a master diploma in biology or biochemistry and a strong background in molecular biology. Knowledge and/or experience in microbiology, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, and programming would all be highly advantageous. The candidates should have good knowledge of English, German is helpful but not necessary. The salary is according to the guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation and the entrance date will by mutual arrangement.

Please send your application to

To apply, please send your application letter, CV and the names of two
or three references (preferably by email) to
Prof. Erik van Nimwegen
erik.vannimwegen@unibas.ch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Department of Bioinformatics
Biozentrum, University of Basel
Klingelbergstrasse 50/70

Start date : As soon as possible
Application deadline :- As soon as possible

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