Diploma/Master studentship in the field of life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering, Germany

European Molecular Biology Laboratory offers Diploma/Master studentship in the field of life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering, Germany

Scholarship Description: Many biological environments (e.g. soil, human gut, etc,) are inhabited by complex heterogeneous populations of diverse species. In fact, even in the human body, bacteria and unicellular organisms outnumber the human cells. Unfortunately, only a fraction of them can be isolated and cultivated for which reason the analysis of their genotypes and phenotypes remains extremely difficult. The aim of this project is the characterization and sequencing of individual cells from diverse populations using droplet-based microfluidics. Cells will be encapsulated into individual droplets of a water-in-oil emulsion, sorted according to their phenotype (e.g. an enzymatic activity) and analysed (e.g. by sequencing or qPCR) on the micro scale.

Study Subject(s):Single-cell Metagenomics using Droplet-based Microfluidics
Course Level :Diploma/Master
Scholarship Provider : European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility:Highly motivated Diploma- / Master Students are welcome to apply. Candidates should have a primary training in the life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering. Prior experience with real-time PCR, microfluidics and/or sequencing is beneficial, but not absolutely required Application Instructions.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
How to Apply: By Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 December 2011

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