Jobs/internships/theses

animals working in the lab with a gradient station, a UV crosslinker, western blot equipment and yeast. Collided ribosomes in the background.🎓 PhD Positions

We currently have no vacancies for PhD students.

🧪 PhD Projects

PhD projects in the lab generally deal with RNA, ribosomes, ribosome biogenesis, translation and translation quality control.

🧑‍🔬 Who Should Apply?

We seek candidates with:

  • A strong academic record in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field (M.Sc. or equivalent, or soon to be completed).
  • Hands-on experience in wet-lab techniques (e.g., cloning, protein purification, RNA work, yeast genetics).
  • Interest or prior exposure to high-throughput sequencing (nanopore, ribo-seq, etc.) and/or bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data.
  • Fluency in both English and German (written and spoken) - mandatory.
  • A passion for method development, problem-solving, and independent research.

Teaching Experience
All PhD students in our lab contribute to teaching - typically assisting in a Chemistry practical course for Pharmacy students. Basic knowledge of Chemistry is therefore required. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

🌟 Why Join Our Lab?

  • Cutting-edge science in a rapidly evolving field: ribosome dynamics, RNA modification, and translation quality control.
  • State-of-the-art tools at your disposal: nanopore sequencing, sucrose gradient fractionation, UV-crosslinking (CRAC), and more.
  • Structured training through the Collaborative Research Center TRR319 – RNA Modification & Processing (RMaP) and its Graduate School (YouRMaP), offering:
    • Lab and soft-skills courses
    • Funding for international conferences and research stays
    • Retreats and networking events
  • Supportive, collaborative environment - we value creativity, teamwork, and support your independence.
  • As a young, growing group, you’ll have the unique chance to help shape the lab’s identity and research direction.

📬 How to Apply

Please send the following to Marie-Luise Winz at mwinz@uni-mainz.de:

  • CV (including contact details, 2 referees, and publications, if any)
  • Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) — briefly describe your background, research interests, and why you’re interested in our lab and projects
  • Academic transcripts

We look forward to hearing from you!

🎓 B.Sc. & M.Sc. Projects – Internships, Theses, Practical Year

We welcome applications from M.Sc. students for thesis projects or longer internships — please contact us to discuss available topics.

B.Sc. theses are possible, too. If you’re interested, reach out now to express your interest — we’ll keep you informed as positions open.