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.
MiCom 2024: A Successful Return After Three Years
After a three-year break, the MiCom 2024 took place in Jena last week, marking a highly successful return as a renowned microbiology conference. The event was organized only by the Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) doctoral candidates and connected researchers, industry, academics, and students for an exciting series of presentations and networking opportunities.
The first day of the conference ended in a blast with an energetic Science Slam at the Paradies Café. Another highlight of the MiCom 2024 was the conference dinner at the Botanical Garden of Jena on the evening of the second day. Surrounded by the lush greenery and beautiful autumnal landscape, participants enjoyed a relaxed evening of fine dining and discussion, underlining the collaborative and friendly spirit of the conference.
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A few impressions are now available in the news section.
Postdoc position in fungal genetics, pathogenesis, and ecology
The group of Dr. Amelia Barber located at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The group studies human fungal pathogens, with a focus on understanding their genome biology, ecology, and antifungal resistance.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about the group, visit https://barber-lab.com.
JSMC Christmas Contest 2024
Get into the holiday spirit and send us your best pictures or stories of your favourite sciency Christmas decorations or traditions.
Send your photos or stories together with your information (name, affiliation, short description of photo) until November 30 here.
Selected photos or stories will be awarded and featured in the December issue of our newsletter!
Be Part of our New Outreach Team
We are planning to implement an outreach team (equal to the newsletter team) to communicate and represent the graduate school to the public.
Interested PhDs and postdocs may send an email to jasmin.mertens@uni-jena.de or jsmc@uni-jena.de
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).
