The Deng lab at the Institute of Virology at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich uses an integrative approach combining single-cell technologies, culture-independent techniques, multi-omics, and machine learning to understand the underlying mechanisms of virome-microbiome interactions and their impact on the human health.

Gut bacteria play a key role in human health by regulating functions, producing essential metabolites, and protecting against pathogens. Imbalances in their composition are linked to multiple human diseases and conditions. While external factors can influence these bacteria, nonspecific changes can lead to unexpected long-term effects. Bacteriophages, or phages, offer a promising solution as they have high specificity, minimizing the risk of harming the gut bacteria community. Therefore, you will work on a project that aims to develop a targeted approach for manipulating the human microbiome for treating dysbiosis associated diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

Below you can find some of our relevant publications:

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-019-0526-2 / https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2020.01.004 / https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.05149-22 / https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2021.04.007

What we offer you
scientific training at HELENA Graduate School work-life balance flexible working hours & time off in lieu 30 days annual leave on-site health management service	career consultation mobile work on-site nursery company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket

Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

This position also provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge and collect significant professional experience, both of which will help advance your scientific career.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of granting an allowance if the necessary conditions are fulfilled. The position is (initially) limited to three years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we require further documents from you regarding the recognition of the degree. Please request the recognition as early as possible.