ABOUT US

IMB (www.imb.de) is a research institute on the campus of Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany. It is generously funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Our research focuses on the biology of the cell nucleus and ranges from the molecular level to systems and computational approaches. Researchers at IMB are supported by strong core facilities that offer state-of-the-art equipment and training in protein production, microscopy, proteomics, cytometry, genomics and bioinformatics.

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters degree in a relevant area
• Good experience in molecular biology
• Good communication skills and good team spirit
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Starting Date: By September 2025
• Duration: initially 6 months with possibility of up to 5y PhD student position pending on successful IPP application
• Deadline: 15th April 2025
• International applicants: we will assist you through the visa process, and also with your application for a residence/work permit after your arrival in Mainz.

• How do specific DNA modifications within R-loops affect their structural stability and dynamics?
• What is the relationship between R-loop-associated DNA modifications and gene regulation?
• How do these modifications contribute to genomic instability and potentially to disease pathogenesis