Heidelberg University is currently accepting applications for the PhD Position in Super-Resolution Microscopy of P. falciparum Knob Formation in Germany.

The PhD project will focus on the characterization of P. falciparum-induced knobs on the red blood cell surface in a time-resolved manner, using super-resolution microscopy, including STED and MINFLUX, and various electron microscopic techniques, including cryo-electron tomography.

Heidelberg University is a public research university dedicated to advancing knowledge and skills to benefit current and future generations in an open-minded and accepting environment for people and ideas.

Each successful scholar will receive a salary to support their education at Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Eligible Countries: Germany, Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, and Russia are eligible for this Heidelberg University International Scholarship.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD Position in Super-Resolution Microscopy of P. falciparum Knob Formation.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Qualified candidate should have a Master’s degree from an internationally accredited
• Institution of higher education. Technical skills in super-resolution microscopy and/or electron microscopy are desirable. Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations is mandatory.
• Applications from all fields of natural sciences are welcome, as are candidates with a migration background. They also encourage scientists from Eastern European countries, including Ukraine and Russia, to apply.

• How to Apply: To be enlisted in the programme, applicants must have to take admission at the university.
• Supporting Documents: Attach your official transcripts of academic records from every postsecondary institution you attended for at least one year as a full-time student, statement of purpose, Contact details of two referees, two reference letters from these referees, and CV.
• Admission Requirements: The successful candidate must hold a university degree (master’s or equivalent above average) that permits access to doctoral studies.
• Language Requirement: Excellent English skills (spoken and written) are mandatory.