The doctoral research project will be performed in the group of Prof. Dr. Carolin Wendling and
address ecological and evolutionary drivers of prophage distribution in common gut commensals
and pathogens, using a combination of high-throughput bioinformatic analysis, RNA-seq, and in-vitro
microbiology assays at the Max von Pettenkofer Institute for Medical Microbiology and Hygiene of
Ludwig-Maximilians-University München (city centre)
Pursue a Ph.D. thesis in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of the ERC-funded PHAGE-PRO team, which will
develop a novel form of phage therapy. The successful applicant will have a strong background in
bioinformatics. Experience in microbiology, ideally BSL2 pathogens and (pro)phages, will be
beneficial for the successful completion of the project. Applicants with an undergraduate degree (Master or equivalent) in the life sciences, biomedical, or natural sciences will be considered.
Check the details here https://www.mvp.uni-muenchen.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhD_1_AG-Wendling.pdf
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