Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC): Doctoral Researcher Position (Ref.No.110/2015): Bioinformatics analysis of molecular mimicry in pathogenic fungi

Job ID: 2765
Job date: 2015-02-13
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Company : PATH 

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Role : Faculty 


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Job Description:
Several pathogenic fungi show molecular mimicry (deceptive signalling). Candida albicans binds the human complement factor H to hide from the immune system. The immune system should minimize the number of false negatives (pathogens not recognized as such) as well as minimize the number of false positives (cause of autoimmunity). The goal of this project is to understand various evasion strategies of the pathogens based on mimicry. Mathematical modelling and evolutionary game theory should be used.



We expect:

• a Master's degree (or equivalent) in one of the Natural Sciences (preferably interdisciplinary field such as bioinformatics). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.

• desirable methodological skills: biomathematics, mathematical modelling, computer programming

• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC

• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project

• an integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC Community

• very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

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