About JSMC
The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena is not only an Excellence Graduate School, but also a lively network of scientists from a broad variety of natural & life sciences institutes and an umbrella organization for three Research Training Groups in Jena. The JSMC was first awarded funding within the German Excellence Initiative in 2007. In June 2012 the Excellence Status of the JSMC was confirmed and funding for an additional six years was granted to the Graduate School. Since 2019 the JSMC is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung.
Today, JSMC hosts a total of about 130 doctoral researchers. Their research projects are situated at the numerous institutes that make up the JSMC network, including institutes and clinics at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena as well as non-university research institutions.
Scientific coordinator (f/m/d)
The Cluster Balance of the Microverse is currently offering a Scientific Coordinator (f/m/d) position. This provides a unique opportunity for an ambitious science manager with considerable international research experience to help shape the strategy and future direction of this prestigious Cluster at the interface of the university and non-university research institutions in Jena.
Application deadline: 18th January 2024
Applications for this position are accepted via the FSU Online Application Portal.
For questions and further information please contact: contact@microverse-cluster.de.
Science Communication Specialist (f/m/d)
As science communication specialist, you will support the cluster management and scientists in the external presentation of our research and be responsible for press and public relations work within the research network. At the interface between natural sciences and communication, you will work with a great deal of creativity and self-organisation on the implementation and further development of the communication concept.
Application deadline: 15th December 2023
More information about the position and on the application process you can find here. Applications for this position are accepted via the FSU Online Application Portal.
For questions and further information please contact: contact@microverse-cluster.de.
Student or Research Assistant (f/m/d)
As a student or research assistant, you will support the cluster in the development and implementation of social media strategies and help us to create interesting content for various social media platforms.
Application deadline: 7th December 2023
Find out more about the position and the application process here. Applications for this position are accepted via the FSU Online Application Portal.
For questions and further information please contact: contact@microverse-cluster.de.
JSMC Photo Contest
Adjust your microscopes and charge your cameras, the JSMC is having a photo contest!
For a new JSMC calendar 2025, postcards, Welcome Guide, website updates, etc. we’re looking for exciting photos all around your research, the microbial world, a scientist's everyday life, and the JSMC.
Please send your photos (for larger photos please use a Zip file) together with the application form before May 31st, 2024 to jsmc@uni-jena.de
All information can be found here.
Selected photos will be awarded and featured in the JSMC projects/published with your name and the information you provide.
Jena Alliance "Life in Focus"
The JSMC is part of the Jena Alliance "Life in Focus" that promotes a nationally and internationally visible excellent graduate qualification at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Under the umbrella of the Graduate Academy, the Jena Alliance networks and strengthens the established graduate programmes: Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC), Jena School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM), Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) and Max Planck School of Photonics (MPSP).
