RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Postdoctoral position ,Frankfurt am Main,Germany

2012-09-11T04:16:00.001-07:00

At the Dept. of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, the Goethe-
University of Frankfurt (Germany) applications are invited for a

Postdoctoral position
(E 13 TV-G-U)

initially limited to 2 years.

The work of the laboratory (Brandts lab) is focussed on the genetic
and epigenetic mechanisms of leukemia, in particular on the role of
ubiquitination and acetylation in transformation. Candidates should
hold a Ph.D. degree. Experience in animal experimentation would be
advantageous. We seek highly innovative, curious, and interactive
candidates to join our team.

Our international team offers an open, supportive, dynamic and
motivating academic environment with excellent research opportunities.
We have numerous external research grants and are involved in several
collaborative projects.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of equal
qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal
possibilities.
The Goethe-University is committed to give preference to handicapped
candidates with equivalent qualifications.

If interested, send CV to:
Goethe-University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Dept. of Medicine,
Hematology and Oncology, Molecular Hematology, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7,
60590 Frankfurt, Germany.
E-mail: eilers@med.uni-frankfurt.de
Please send your applications by September 21, 2012.

PhD Student position,Leipzig,Germany

2012-09-11T04:03:00.001-07:00

The Department of Computational Landscape Ecology (www.ufz.de/cle) invites applicants for a PhD Student position (m/f)- Code digit 124/2012 – to commence as early as possible.

PhD thesis:
"Understanding patterns of population dynamics and residential mobility in different European cities using agent-based models"
The position is part of the project “Energieeffiziente Stadt Delitzsch” (http://unileipzig.de/~effstadt/cms/).

The PhD candidate is expected to acquire and analyse data of spatial patterns of population dynamics and urban form in different European cities and develop conceptual agent-based models on residential mobility. These models help to explain observed patterns in different types of cities (like shrinking and expanding cities but also segregation patterns). The modelling approach encompasses a conceptual description, calibration and validation of the model(s). Furthermore, the PhD student should assist in building an empirical model for the
city of Delitzsch.

Requirements:
Applicants should have a background in scientific fields such as social geography, system science, (geo)-ecology, landscape ecology, environmental / social modelling or environmental sciences. Analytical thinking and a strong interest in modelling are required. Software skills in at least one programming language (preferably Java) and GIS as well as solid background in statistics (possibly advanced statistics and pattern analysis in R) are an advantage. Ability for working in an international interdisciplinary team is obligatory. The willingness to learn basic German is required, as basic language skills are necessary for the project.

Further information will be provided by:
Dr. Nina Schwarz (nina.schwarz@ufz.de, +49 341 235 1970)
Dr. Carsten Buchmann (carsten.buchmann@ufz.de, +49 341 235 1951)

Interested?
Then submit an application to the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – the international centre of competence for environmental sciences and member of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz Association. Come to Leipzig, a science city with a unique flair. The PhD students participate in the established Helmholtz Graduate School HIGRADE. Remuneration is based on the guidelines for public service in accordance with pay scale 13 of the German collective agreement for public service (TVöD) (50%). The position is limited to three years.

The UFZ aims at increasing the proportion of female employees and therefore strongly welcomes applications from qualified women. Preference is given to severely disabled applicants with a suitable level of subject-specific aptitude.

Please send your complete application documents in German or English (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates of academic degrees, reprints of most important publications (if available) or a summary of the master / diploma thesis) with reference to the code digit: 124/2012 by 30 September 2012.

If you apply per email, please send your application with all documents in a single pdf-file that clearly states your name and the reference number of this job description (e.g. Smith_codedigit124_2012.pdf) to application@ufz.de or by mail to
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Personalabteilung, PF 50 01 36, D-04301 Leipzig, Germany.

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH (UFZ) is the first research institution with EMAS certification. In order to promote sustainability, we ask you to send your application via email.

PhD position in Leibniz graduate school AQUALINK ,Berlin ,Germany

2012-09-11T04:00:00.001-07:00

We seek a motivated PhD student (biologist, environmental scientist)
for the following topic in a graduate school:

Effects of groundwater seepage on benthic primary producers
and their nutrient retention in lakes.

Field and laboratory investigations will be carried out to test the
hypotheses that groundwater seepage is a determining factor for the
development of submerged macrophytes, benthic algae and their
interaction in oligotrophic lakes and that these interactions
affect the nutrient availability for phytoplankton growth and thus
water transparency. The successful candidate must have a strong
commitment to aquatic fieldwork.

Applicants should electronically submit a CV, cover letter indicating
research interests and experience, a letter of motivation, names and
contact details of two referees, and a PDF copy of the
Masterā€™s Thesis. Deadline: 15th of September 2012

Sabine Hilt
hilt@igb-berlin.de
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Berlin (Germany)

Postdoc reinforcement learning/skill acquisition ,Leoben, Austria

2012-09-11T03:59:00.001-07:00

EU-funded project CompLACS (Composing Learning for Artificial Cognitive Systems) we are looking for a highly motivated post doctoral researcher in machine learning/reinforcement learning to develop well founded (mathematical) models for autonomous exploration and skill acquisition.

To learn more about the above project and the research at the Chair of Information Technology, University of Leoben, Austria, please visit http://institute.unileoben.ac.at/infotech.

This position will be filled in January 2013 for two years. Interviews will be conducted starting in October 2012. Highly qualified PhD candidates might be considered as well.

Applicants should submit 1) a CV, including a brief research statement, 2) 1-3 recent publications in electronic format, and 3) the names and contact information of three individuals who can serve as references.

Postdoctoral position infocused on the transcriptional control of the cell cycle and its role in chromosomal instability and in tumorigenesis

2012-09-11T03:57:00.001-07:00

A position for a postdoctoral scientist is available in the group of Prof. Stefan Gaubatz at the Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg/ Germany. Research in our group is focused on the transcriptional control of the cell cycle and its role in chromosomal instability and in tumorigenesis.

The goal of the project is to identify mediators of chromosomal instability in tumor cells using a combination of cell culture based experiments and molecular biology techniques. State-of-the-art technologies including Chromatin-immunoprecipitations (ChIP), RNA interference, and cre-lox based models will be used.

The candidate is expected to have considerable expertise in molecular biology and/or biochemistry. Prior experience in molecular tumor biology or mouse genetics will be advantagous.

Active participation in teaching biochemistry to medical students is expected.
Please send your CV, a summary of past experiences and names and e-mail addresses of at least two references by e-mail to: stefan.gaubatz@biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de

PhD in Stem Cell Biology,Aachen University Medical School; RWTH Aachen,Germany

2012-09-11T03:56:00.001-07:00

Institute for Biomedical Engineering -Cell Biology- at the Aachen University Medical School; RWTH Aachen

The group „Stem Cell Biology and Cellular Engineering“ is offering a position for a Ph.D. student.

The focus of this project is generation and characterization of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and their interaction with the microenvironment. We will analyze the impact of biomaterials - particularly of nano-structured surfaces - on reprogramming efficiency. Specific epigenetic modifications will subsequently be analyzed.

Methoden:
Methods for iPSC generation and all relevant techniques are established in the lab (including culture expansion, differentiation assays, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR, blotting techniques, genetic modifications, microarray platforms, and epigenetic analysis with deep sequencing technology.

Anfangsdatum: 1. November 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 3a

Bezahlung: TV-L E13/2

Veröffentlichungen:
http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209405

Homepage: http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209369

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious PhD student with a strong background in cell biology. Experience in stem cell biology would be appreciated. Willingness for teamwork is a prerequisite.

We offer a highly interactive and well equipped environment in a team with national and international partners, a broad spectrum of methods and a relevant topic. The position is funded by the German Reseach Foundation within the “Schwerpunktprogramm spp1327” in a collaborative project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (http://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/). Funding is permitted for the duration of three years (TV-L E13/2) and we would like to start the project in November or December 2012.

The University RWTH Aachen supports women in science. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be preferred.

Your application should include a cover letter which specifically emphasizes your interest in our work (English or German), CV and copies of the most important certificates. It can be send by mail or by e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!

Prof. Dr. Dr. Wolfgang Wagner
Helmholtz Institut für Biomedizinische Technologien
- Stammzellbiologie und Cellular Engineering -
Pauwelsstraße 20
52074 Aachen; Germany
wwagner@ukaachen.de

PhD Position in Downstream Bioprecessing , Bremen,Germany

2012-09-11T03:54:00.001-07:00

The Downstream BioProcessing Laboratory, under the supervision of Professor Marcelo Fernández-Lahore, invites applications for a PhD Position in Downstream Bioprocessing (m/f).

The position is available from November 2012 and will be focused on the EU-FP7 INTENSO Project, which is aimed at the integration and intensification of downstream processes in the biopharmaceutical industry. The INTENSO Consortium is composed of world-class Universities and private European partners and is financed within the frame of the EU program EU-FP7.

The PhD candidate will work on a research project focusing on downstream processing approaches involving novel technologies that allow for simultaneous clarification, concentration, and fractionation of crude feedstock that originates from microbial fermentations and mammalian cell cultures. The ultimate goal would be to the efficient and cost-effective isolation and purification of various biologically and pharmaceutically relevant bioproducts, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and virus-like particles (VLPs).

Job Description:
The candidates will be involved in the synthesis and development of novel functionalized (proprietary) materials that have to be conveniently packed into disposable cartridges. Such adsorbent systems will be extensively tested for performance. Furthermore, it is expected that demonstration activities will take place in order to assess their commercial viability under real processing conditions.

The candidate will also be involved in the characterization of adsorbents in order to study their surface interactions with biomass, which can be detrimental to process performance. Optimal adsorption conditions will have to be investigated using a variety of experimental (contact angle and zeta potential measurements) as well as theoretical (XDLVO theory, Residence time distribution analysis, Process tomography) tools.

Other tasks will include:
• Evaluating and comparing current downstream bio-processing methods of bio-product purification with thorough literature surveys
• Appropriately reporting and communicating with consortium partners.
• Active participation in international conferences & meetings
• Process analytics

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s or equivalent degree in any field of the molecular life sciences, chemical or biochemical engineering, biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Experience in basic cell culture and harvesting techniques, chromatography (preferably HPLC or FPLC), gel electrophoresis, organic synthesis, as well as basic analytical and spectroscopic techniques is highly desired.
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team, should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and should work systematically and responsibly.
• Excellent English language and communication skills (written and spoken) are a pre-requisite.

Application and Documents:
• Cover letter including reference addresses
• CV including a list of methods and a brief statement of research interests
• University Transcripts, Degree Certificates, and Samples of Academic Work

Please include the earliest and the latest possible starting date. Application deadline is 10th October 2012. Electronic submission as a single PDF file to n.boettcher@jacobs-university.de

Screening of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Information about the Downstream BioProcessing Laboratory can be found on https://www.jacobs-university.de/ses/fernandez-lahore

Angela Schreiber
a.schreiber@jacobs-university.de
Jacobs University
28757 Bremen

PhD student or Postdoc in integrated circuit design ,Dresden,Germany

2012-09-11T03:52:00.001-07:00

According to CHE University Ranking 2010, the Technische
Universitaet Dresden is ranked number one in electrical engineering
in Germany. Located along the picturesque Elbe River, Dresden is a
very attractive city with impressive baroque centre. Dresden is the
largest microelectronic centre in Europe.
Starting as soon as possible and not later than February 2013, the
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chair of Circuit
Design and Network Theory offers subject to granted funds a position
for up to 2 years (extensions planned) as

Member of academic staff, PhD student or Postdoc
in integrated circuit design

The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research
Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz WissZeitVG). PhD
students will find excellence resources and subjects for innovative
PhD theses. Post-docs have the possibility to manage large and
renowned research projects. The position provides an excellent
platform for interdisciplinary cooperation with industry partners.
Tasks: Design (analyses, simulation, layout, testing and
documentation) of analogue and mixed-signal integrated circuits. Focus
is on phase-locked-loops, synthesizers and clock-data-recovery
circuits operating up to 20 GHz. These ICs must be adaptive regarding
performance versus power consumption to massively save energy, e.g.
when the system needs less data rates. Applications are for wireless
and optical communications. The latest silicon IC technologies are
applied. The authoring of scientific publications and the
participation at project meetings and international conferences are
expected. The active involvement in project management is planned for
postdocs.
Requirements: Excellent to good master, Dipl.-Ing. or PhD degree in
microelectronics, electrical engineering or physics. Knowledge in
circuit design, independent and flexible working attitude, innovative
and analytical thinking, strong commitment, communicative team-player,
good English. Knowledge in the following areas is advantageous:
Integrated and analogue circuit design, high frequency engineering,
signal and control theory, communications and semiconductor
technologies, as well as measurement techniques.
Applications from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to
disabled people. Interested candidates are requested to submit concise
application material including CV and copy of transcripts until
October 4, 2012 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail
service applies) preferred per email in pdf format to
Frank.Ellinger@tu-dresden.de (please note: We are currently not able
to receive electronically signed and encrypted data) or TU Dresden,
Fakultaet Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Professur fuer
Schaltungstechnik und Netzwerktheorie, Herrn Prof. Frank Ellinger,
01062 Dresden.

The quality of life in the Dresden region is unequalled in Europe.
Please find more information at:
http://home.meinestadt.de/dresden/attraktivitaets-ranking

Experienced Researcher - WebGIS ,Salzburg, Strassburg,Austria

2012-09-11T03:51:00.001-07:00

An Experienced Researcher position (e.g. post-doc, two years), financed by the European Community, is available within the European Marie Curie Initial Training Network “CHANGES”: ‘Changing Hydro-meteorological Risks – as Analysed by a New Generation of European Scientists’. (www.changes-itn.eu). The overall aim of the network is to analyze the effect of environmental changes on the risk for hydro-meteorological hazards and management. 12 Early Stage Researchers (PhD students) have been working on this topic since January 2011. We are now looking for a researcher who will work together with these PhD students and two fellow experienced researchers.

The objective of the position is to develop and implement a tool for probabilistic risk assessment of geohazards (landslides, floods) in a web-based environment, including the design of a multi-hazard Spatial Data Infrastructure.

FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE: http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33789631

Ph.D. student in comparative genomics,Marburg,Germany

2012-09-11T03:50:00.001-07:00

At the Department of Biology, Institute of cell biology, for a period of 3 years (December 1st 2012 to November 30th 2015, with optional prolongation) a position as a Ph.D. student in comparative genomics (drylab) is available. Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E 13, 50%; optional 65% depending on vacancy).

The position is to be staffed temporary and will offer the possibility of further scientific qualification in the frame of the assigned duties. The Rensing lab (http://plantco.de, professorship for cell biology at the University of Marburg) is a joint wetlab/drylab group interested in the evolution of plants in the wide sense (including algae). Our main organism is the model moss Physcomitrella patens, our main theme is comparative genomics. We are looking for a Ph.D. student with drylab background.
The position requires an M.Sc. or equivalent in bioinformatics, computer science or biology (bioinformatics skills are mandatory), fluency in English, ability to interact with wetlab researchers, good communication skills and interest in academic research. Programming skills in Perl or Python are expected, as well as skillful command line use and R or Matlab experience. Good IT/sysadmin skills, knowledge of statistics, experience with databases, Gbrowse and handling of high throughput sequencing data, as well as fluency in German are helpful. The successful candidate will work on comparative genomics, phylogenomics and epigenomics of P. patens and other plants and algae. The work will encompass the analysis of high through-put RNA, DNA and ChIP sequencing data, as well as machine learning/predictive approaches, phylogenetic methods and data visualization.
We support women and particularly invite them to apply. Applicants with children are welcome ā€“ the Philipps-University is certified as a family friendly university. Sharing a full-time position (Ā§ 8 Abs. 2 S. 1 HGlG) as well as a reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as described in SGB IX (Ā§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal quali-fications.
As the documents will not be returned after end of the selection procedure, please do not send originals. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please send your application mentioning registration number fb17-0029-wmz-2012 including a cover letter, recent C.V. with list of publications, two potential referees and list of skills as a single PDF to stefan.rensing@uni-marburg.de, deadline September 30th 2012.

PhD The impact of GH and IGF-1 on Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Metabolism

2012-09-11T03:48:00.003-07:00

In project 8 a scholarship is available. The Impact of GH and IGF-1 on Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Metabolism and possible therapeutic application of GH/IGF-1 in different models of insulin resistance.

Methoden:
In vitro and invo models and state of the art methods in molecular biology for ex. eloctrophoresis,diff. assay techniques, PCR cloning, western blot, FPLC, KIRA.

Anfangsdatum: 1. Oktober 2012

geschätzte Dauer: up to 35 mths.

Bezahlung: scholarship

Veröffentlichungen:
Arafat AM, Müller L, Möhlig M, Mayr B, Kremenevskaya N, Pfeiffer AF, Buchfelder M, Schöfl C. Comparison of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) 100 g with OGTT 75 g for evaluation of acromegalic patients and the impact of gender on test reproducibility. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011 Nov;75(5):685-91. PubMed PMID: 21575028; Arafat AM, Möhlig M, Weickert MO, Schöfl C, Spranger J, Pfeiffer AF. Improved insulin sensitivity, preserved beta cell function and improved whole-body glucose metabolism after low-dose growth hormone replacement therapy in adults with severe growth hormone deficiency: a pilot study. Diabetologia. 2010 Jul;53(7):1304-13. Epub 2010 Apr 6. PubMed PMID: 20372873

Homepage: http://www.endogk.de

The research training position is open for students under 28 years of age with an excellent study record and a Diploma or Master's degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, molecular medicine, etc. The applicant should have strong interest and previous knowledge in developmental biomedicine. An expertise in molecular epigenetics or epidemiology is welcome. The PhD scholarship can be awarded for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension.

PhD / Postdoc- Knowledge-based Multispectral Tissue Analysis ,Heidelberg,Germany

2012-09-11T03:48:00.001-07:00

Medical imaging technology will be combined with approaches from
pattern recognition and classification for data analysis. The aim of
the project „Knowledge-based Multispectral Tissue Analysis“ is the
computer-assisted assessment of tissue properties and risk factors
under consideration of relevant medical data and different imaging
techniques. A knowledge base of past cases will be employed for
improving and objectifying the interpretation of different sources of
information with respect to diagnosis, prognosis, therapy planning,
and follow-up examination.

We offer:
• Work on exciting interdisciplinary research projects MITK software
framework featuring access to all useful state-of-the-art algorithms
and data for medical image processing
• Seminar program on medical and technological basic knowledge and
methodological and social skills
• Quality managed software development

We expect:
• M.Sc. degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science with
very good grades
• Advanced programming skills (C/C++)
• Interest in medical informatics and interdisciplinary work
• Self-motivated personality, creativity, and capacity for teamwork
• German language skills are beneficial

Michael Brehler
m.brehler@dkfz-heidelberg.de
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)
Heidelberg
http://www.dkfz.de/en/mbi

PhD position, machine learning, data mining, information retrieval ,Darmstadt,Germany

2012-09-03T05:06:00.001-07:00

Open PhD position at the newly founded Knowledge Mining and Assessment Group (Prof. Ulf Brefeld, http://www.uni-bonn.de/~brefeld/) at Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany.

The position's focus will be on machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval, particularly on unsupervised information extraction and aggregation. Duties and responsibilities include teaching as well as academic research. The group closely collaborates with the German Institute for International Educational Research (DIPF) in Frankfurt/Main (http://www.dipf.de) and is part of the research initiative for Knowledge Discovery in the Web (http://www.werc.tu-darmstadt.de/).

Requirements:
The candidate should have or expect to obtain a MSc or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, or physics.

Desirable skills:
* profound knowledge of kernel machines, structured input-output spaces, graphical models, and probabilistic inference
* strong mathematical skills
* practical experience with automatic web crawlers
* expertise in natural language processing and information extraction
* practical experience of processing data at internet scales using Hadoop/MapReduce
* strong programming skills
* good written and spoken communication skills in German or English.

The position is a fixed-term contract with an option to extend it, provided certain conditions are met. We offer the possibility of further scientific qualification towards a doctoral degree. The salary is based on TV-TU Darmstadt (standard for employees at TU Darmstadt). A part-time working arrangement is possible.

The Department of Computer Science of TU Darmstadt is regularly ranked among the best in Germany. We invite applications from women and people with disabilities. More informations (in German): http://www.intern.tu-darmstadt.de/dez_vii/stellen/stellen_details_80832.de.jsp

Inquiries should be directed to stegmann@tk.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de. Applications (reference number 351) should be addressed to the Dean of the Department of Computer Science, Hochschulstr. 10, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany. Deadline: September 23.

2 PhD positions available in Heidelberg,Germany

2012-09-03T05:04:00.001-07:00

2 PhD positions available
(Duration 36 months)
“A novel imaging technique for ion beam therapy: Ion Computed Tomography”
is a joint project between the Heidelberg University Hospital/Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel), the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (Prof. Dr. Katia Parodi), and the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung Darmstadt (Dr. Bernd Voss) granted by the German Research Foundation (DFG) starting on November the 1st, 2012.

Project and position descriptions
The goal of the project is to develop a method for time-resolved imaging of transmitted energetic ion beams in view of several possible future clinical applications at the Heidelberg Ion beam Therapy center (HIT). These include pre-treatment verification of residual ion beam range for tumors in stationary and moving anatomical locations. In the latter case, additional intra-treatment operation is envisioned to provide valuable information on the magnitude of range uncertainties in the motion cycle close in time to the therapeutic irradiation. Finally, pre-treatment tomographic recovery of the stopping power maps of the traversed tissue will be pursued as a means to evaluate range uncertainties in conventional treatment planning based on X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) imaging. The possibility to replace the X-ray CT patient model and thus to eliminate the current major source of range uncertainty in ion beam treatment planning will also be investigated.
This work will realize and experimentally validate a new generation, compact and fully integrated range telescope system based on a stack of ionization chambers (IC) for pencil-beam range probing (1D) as well as planar (2D) and volumetric (3D) imaging. It will include time-resolved (4D) operation for synchronization not only with the dynamic beam delivery but also with the movement of the target itself as monitored by external motion sensors.
The planned experimental investigations will enable evaluation of the clinical potential of the method in comparison to the nowadays used imaging techniques such as post-radiation PET (Positron Emission Tomography) /CT imaging with respect to the ultimate goal of promoting high precision ion beam therapy.
The project will be carried out by a post doc and two PhD students. The first PhD student together with the post doc will be located at HIT/LMU (Ludwig Maximilians University Munich) and will mainly work on integration of the hardware being developed at GSI into the HIT environment, on the performance and interpretation of the experimental investigations with feedback to the hardware development at GSI, and on the image reconstruction part. A PhD at the faculty for physics in Heidelberg or Munich is aimed for. The second PhD student will be located at GSI and will mainly work on the development and fine tuning of the whole detector system, but will also frequently be at HIT to support the integration of the system and the experimental investigations. A PhD at the faculty for physics in Darmstadt is aimed for. The post doc will supervise both thesis and coordinate the project.
PhD profiles and requirements:
General requirements:
• good understanding of electromagnetic and nuclear physical processes which are relevant to ion transport and interaction in matter
• prior experience in ion beam therapy and imaging techniques is favourable
• experience in software programming, preferably C/C++, C sharp, Java, and Python, and Linux and Windows operating system
• additional experience in experimental activities and data analysis is favourable
• technical proficiency, scientific creativity, fast adaptation to new problems and fruitful collaboration with international and multidisciplinary working team
• fluent in English (spoken and written)
Specific requirements:
1st PhD Position:
-graduated physicist, a graduated engineer may also qualify, depending on the specialization and experience
- good knowledge and experience in electronics and signal processing
- good knowledge and experience in building software interfaces
2nd PhD Position:
- graduated physicist, a graduated engineer may also qualify, depending on the specialization and experience
- good knowledge and experience in the development of detector-hardware
- good knowledge and experience on electronics and signal processing
- good knowledge and experience in building software interfaces

How to apply:
Please send your application including a letter of motivation, certificates and a CV until September the 30th, 2012 to (electronic applications in pdf-format preferred):
1st PhD Position
Prof. Dr. Oliver Jaekel, oliver.jaekel@med.uni-heidelberg.de
and
Prof. Dr. Katia Parodi, katia.parodi@physik.uni-muenchen.de
A printed application should also be sent to:
Project Application DFG z.Hd. Roswitha Vay-Meyer
Heidelberger Ionenstrahl-Therapie Centrum HIT Betriebs-GmbH am Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 450
69120 Heidelberg
Deutschland
2nd PhD Position
Dr. Bernd Voss, b.voss@gsi.de
A printed application should also be sent to:
Project Application DFG z.Hd. Roswitha Vay-Meyer
Heidelberger Ionenstrahl-Therapie Centrum HIT Betriebs-GmbH am Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 450, 69120 Heidelberg, Deutschland
and
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
Abteilung Personal- und Sozialwesen
Planckstrasse , 64291 Darmstadt, Deutschland
For further information please contact:
Dr. Ilaria Rinaldi, Tel: +49 (0)6221 56 38132, Email: ilaria.rinaldi@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Postdoctoral position in "Analysis of nanocrystalline materials via X-ray diffractionâ (Thun, Schweiz)

2012-08-30T22:51:00.001-07:00

Empa is the interdisciplinary research and services institution

for material sciences and technology development of the ETH Domain.

Our Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures at
Empa's location in Thun, Switzerland, is offering a

Postdoctoral position in "Analysis of nanocrystalline materials
via X-ray diffractionâ€ť

We are looking for a researcher with a recent PhD in Physics,
Chemistry or Materials Science. Research is conducted in an
international environment and in cooperation with several
industrial and academic partners and is mainly funded by
long-term European and national projects. The successful
candidate will generally assist in the synthesis of new
nanocrystalline bulk materials and thin films and explore their
microstructure by X-ray diffraction and by complementary methods
such as transmission electron microscopy or Raman spectroscopy.

A strong interest to work at the leading edge of measurement science
and a high motivation to work in international and multidisciplinary
research teams are essential. Good knowledge of English (oral and
written) is important and knowledge of German or French would
be an advantage. Experience in X-ray diffraction techniques
is desirable.

Empa in Thun offers an ideal working environment and is situated
in a beautiful area in the German speaking part of Switzerland.

Applicants are invited to apply for a 1-3-year appointment.

Additional information can be obtained from our website

www.empa.ch or www.empa.ch/abt128

and by
contacting Dr. Johann Michler, johann.michler@empa.ch

Please submit your application online

http://internet1.refline.ch/673276/0309/++publications++/1/index.html

and upload all documents ("pdf"-file is recommended) through this webpage until 15.10.2012. Any other way of applying will not be considered.

PhD Position in Privacy and Security in Video Surveillance ,Klagenfurt,Austria

2012-08-30T22:49:00.001-07:00

The Institute of Networked and Embedded Systems at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt recently launched the TrustEYE research project which focuses on privacy and security aspects in video surveillance

and visual sensor networks. The project was reviewed and scientifically approved by FWF and is funded by KWF. In
collaboration with our international partners at the National University of Singapore (NUS) we are going to develop concepts and prototypes for trustworthy sensing and collaboration in visual sensor networks.

We are looking for a research staff member (PhD student) with a
strong interest in one or more of the following areas:

- Privacy protection and IT security

- Smart cameras and embedded systems development

- Computer vision and image processing

Additional information about the project and the job opening
can be found in the following job description: http://trusteye.aau.at/images/2012-08/trusteye_job_offer.pdf

Doctoral studentship position in University of Lübeck,Germany

2012-08-30T22:48:00.001-07:00

The University of Lübeck,Germany is a modern Life-Science University with seven academic programs in-cluding Medicine, Informatics, Medical Informatics, Molecular Life Science, Infection Biology, Mathematics in Medicine and Life Science and Medical Engineering.

Within the medical section, the Institute for Systemic Inflammation Research (ISEF), (Director: Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Köhl), invites applications from highly motivated candidates for two:
Doctoral Student positions
The initial appointment will be for 2 years starting November 1, 2012. Continued employment fol-lowing the fixed term is possible.

The first position is integrated into the research training group 1727 (GRK 1727): “Modulation of autoimmunity” (www.grk1727.uni-luebeck.de/). The focus of this project is on the mechanisms un-derlying the development of the inflammatory response in autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin. Recently, our laboratory identified new mechanisms that drive and control such inflammation (Karsten et al. Nat. Med. 2012). The second position is integrated into a DFG-funded project dealing with the regulation of intestinal tolerance and inflammation by the complement system. More, specifically the project focuses on the cross-talk between complement and different toll-like recep-tors (Hawlisch et al. Immunity 2005, Weaver EJI 2010). The project is designed to delineate the molecular mechanisms underlying this cross-talk and its impact on intestinal tolerance and inflam-mation.

Position requirements include a diploma or masters degree in biology, biochemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates experienced in isolation and purification of immune cells, their phenotypical characterization by flow cytometry and experimental disease models.

The salary for the two positions will be up to 65% off a full position on TV-L13. Applications of women are strongly encouraged. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your applications including informative documents (motivation letter, CV, list of pub-lications (if available), and 2 references)) by September 15, 2012 to:

Prof. Dr. Jörg Köhl
Institute for Systemic Inflammation Research
University of Lübeck
Ratzeburger Allee 160
23538 Lübeck, Germany
Email: bewerbungen@isef-luebeck.de
http://www.isef-luebeck.de
Phone: +49-451-500-3067

PhD in Neutrophils in Atherosclerosis,University of Muenchen

2012-08-30T22:47:00.001-07:00

Within a third party-funded project I am looking for two PhD students. Both positions are available from January 2013. The project is based at the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Munich (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Prophylaxe-und-Epidemiologie-der-Kreislaufkrankheiten/de/index.html). The projects center around the role of neutrophils in chronic inflammation with a specific emphasis of atherosclerosis. Methodologically, the projects involve predominantly animal models of inflammation, specifically of leukocyte recruitment. Hence, applicants should have experience with handling of animals and possibly hold a certificate for animal experimentation. Applicants should have a Master degree in a relevant field from a European university, and good knowledge in physiology, inflammation, and immunology. Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, a quick learner, a good team-player and have effective communication skills. Please send your moti!

vation letter, CV, list of publications, and the name of two referees to Oliver.Soehnlein@med.uni-muenchen.de

Relevant papers:
DĆ¶ring et al., Circ Res, 2012; Soehnlein, Circ Res, 2012; Soehnlein et al., Sci Transl Med, 2011; Soehnlein & Lindbom, Nat Rev Immunol, 2010; Drechsler et al., Circulation, 2010.

Heidelberg University, invites applications for a Dr.sc.hum Novel molecular therapeutic approaches in hereditary nephrotic syndrome

2012-08-30T22:46:00.001-07:00

The Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Heidelberg University, invites applications for a

Dr.sc.hum. position in Experimental Nephrology (50% TV-L 13).

The position is available starting October 1st, 2012 or later in the research group “Functional animal models of hereditary kidney diseases”, at our Molecular Nephrology laboratory. The project will be carried out within the framework of the European Consortium for High-Throughput Research in Rare Kidney Diseases (EURenOmics) funded by the European Union (FP7) at the Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Heidelberg University. Funding for this position can be provided for up to three years.

The research of the group focuses on animal models of mostly hereditary rare kidney diseases. An inducible knock-in mouse model expressing the most common human mutation in podocin, a key gene involved in the regulation of the glomerular filtration barrier, allows us to study drug effects in podocin-mutation associated nephrotic syndrome.
The project is focused on testing the efficacy of novel candidate compounds emerging from in vitro screening studies for their ability to attenuate proteinuria and glomerulosclerosis, characteristic features of the nephrotic syndrome, and to delay progression to renal failure.

The successful candidate will work within an international team of young researchers at a well-known university. The candidate will acquire expertise in conducting animal experiments and a wide array of laboratory methodologies (WB, RT-PCR, IF, IHC, expression microarrays etc.), perform statistical analysis, present results at research meetings and international conferences, and publish research manuscripts in high-ranking scientific journals. Postgraduate education in cutting-edge research technologies will be provided as part of the EURenOmics consortium activities.

Candidates must hold a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field and should be able to work with animals. Very good English communication and writing skills are expected. We are looking for a highly motivated young scientist with a strong interest in pursuing innovative translational research, acquiring comprehensive experimental skills and working in a dynamic team.

Please submit your application and CV to Prof. Dr. Franz Schaefer (franz.schaefer@med.uni-heidelberg.de)

Anfangsdatum: 1. Oktober 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 2-3 Jahre

Bezahlung: 50% TV-L 13

Homepage: http://www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/Nephrologisches-Labor.931.0.html

Project Leader in Remote Sensing and Ecophysiology,Luxembourg

2012-08-30T22:44:00.003-07:00

Duties and responsibilities:

The selected candidate will lead a research team focusing on the understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying plant mediated exchange processes. A specific emphasis is set on related scale dependency processes from leave to ecosystem levels. The selected candidate has expertise in remote sensing (especially
fluorescence, hyperspectral and/or thermal techniques) as well as in gas-exchange and flux measurements to scale and quantify the spatio-temporal variations of plant mediated exchange processes. She/he will work at the interface between plant ecophysiology and remote sensing.
The selected candidate will have to develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized innovative and interdisciplinary research program. The research activity must be balanced between basic and applied research and must attract external funding (e.g. FP7, ESA).
The selected candidate will exploit the potential for interdisciplinary research to improve our understanding of ecosystem processes at different scales, both through in-house competencies in remote sensing, hydrology, climatology, biology, agronomy and pedology, as well as through external partner institutions. Providing leadership to direct research and mentoring graduate students is essential.

Qualifications:
- PhD in geosciences, biological sciences, physical geography, ecology, or environmental sciences with a specialisation in remote sensing and ecophysiology.
- Knowledge in plant and canopy functioning, canopy-atmosphere exchange processes,measurement of fluxes, remote sensing of land surface processes.
- Knowledge in (hyperspectral) thermal remote sensing would be considered as an advantage.
- Experience with common digital image processing and GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS, Erdas/Imagine, IDL/ENVI) is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position in a R&D environment (public or private), with proven organizational skills and experience with fund-raising in national and/or
European R&D funding.
- The candidate must have a record of publications in peer reviewed scientific journals.
- Applicants must demonstrate good skills in oral communication, an aptitude for grant writing, project management, team leadership in an interdisciplinary research group, and an interest to work on intra- and interdepartmental multidisciplinary projects.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work productively in a team environment are essential attributes.
- International experience and interest are required.
- The candidate must be fluent in English (scientific exchange) and have a good knowledge of French (administrative language) or German.

Contact
Candidates who are interested in that position should send their application (with the above reference) including CV, motivation letter, publications, names of two or three referees, diploma, possible work certificates and a report detailing the past and current
research activities, the technologies applied, the results obtained either by e-mail to recrutement@lippmann.lu (format .doc or .pdf) or by mail to:
Centre de Recherche Public - Gabriel Lippmann
Service Ressources Humaines
41, rue du Brill
L-4422 BELVAUX

Postdoctoral Scientist,The Department of PharmacognosyUniversity of Vienna ,Vienna, Austria

2012-08-30T22:44:00.001-07:00

The Department of Pharmacognosy (group of Prof. Brigitte Kopp),

University of Vienna, Faculty of Life Sciences, invites applications
for a Postdoctoral Scientist.

We look for a highly motivated and committed young scientist to join
our team that is dedicated to the isolation and identification of
natural products.
The successful candidate should bring the following qualifications:
- PhD degree preferably in Pharmacy, but graduates in Chemistry,
Biology or another field strongly related to pharmaceutical biology
are also welcome
- Postdoc experience from a competitive research laboratory
- Extensive experience in natural product chemistry (isolation and
structure elucidation, quality assessment of drugs etc.), NMR and other
analytical methods for natural product identification
- Strong interest in the field of drug discovery and pharmacological
characterisation of biologically active natural products
- Good German and English communication skills
- Experience in teaching (practical training in pharmacognosy/
pharmaceutical biology)
- High motivation and commitment, and the capacity to work in a team

The position is available from October 1st, 2012 for 2 years.

An excellent record of publications in the field of natural product
chemistry and demonstrated willingness to co-supervise graduate
students are essential.
We expect that the successful candidate establishes her/his own focus
of research and acquires project funding.
We offer well equipped laboratories with up-to date scientific
environment, and an excellent working and social atmosphere.

Interested candidates should send their application including CV,
list of publications, statement of research interests and contact
details of at least one reference till September 10th 2012 by
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at and to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kopp:
brigitte.kopp@univie.ac.at with the identification number of
advertisement: 3360

PhD in Metallic and biomimetic Nano-Catalysts for Glucose Fuel Cells,Germany

2012-08-29T23:38:00.001-07:00

Position: PhD fellowship (funding secured for 3-4 years) is immediately available only for an applicant who lives currently in Germany or in EU countries, in the research training group (Graduiertenkolleg GRK 1322 „Micro Energy Harvesting“), supported by the German research foundation (DFG) in connection with University of Freiburg.

Responsibilities: for B1 project entitled “Metallic and biomimetic Nano-Catalysts for Glucose Fuel Cells”. The study will use water-in-oil microemulsion method to prepare monometallic or bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) supported on different carbon nanostructures as nanocatalysts for one-compartment biofuel cell applications. The synergistic effect of supported bimetallic NPs or other nanohybrid systems can be utilized to have tolerant catalysts in mixed-reactant fuel cells. Mechanistic investigation of reaction products detected by the chromatographic analysis will give insight into fundamental aspects of catalysis, allowing comparison different catalysts in terms of high electrocatalytic efficiency in physiological condition.
Innovative research may also be focused at the nanoscale or molecular level. Examples of possible research emphases include the following areas: nanomaterials, biocatalysis, immo-bilization techniques (e.g. layer-by-layer self assembly of enzymes/ electron transfer mediator on electrode surface), electrochemical engineering, and nanotechnology.

We offer excellent working conditions and a state-of-the-art infrastructure in a highly dynamic and international environment at the forefront of research which is a hallmark of the research training group (GRK 1322 „Micro Energy Harvesting“) and laboratory for sensors at IMTEK. This opens the door to your scientific career. Collaborations with a network of excellent partner universities in different countries have been established.

Qualifications and skills:
• Recently finished an academic degree (Master degree, German Diploma or equivalent) in chemistry, physics or materials engineering is required with demonstrated capability and success in developing research at the interface of engineering and electrochemical/biochemical sciences.
• A strong background in chemistry and previous experience with electrochemical techniques is welcome.
• Highly motivated, fluent in English, good practical laboratory capabilities, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Have good interpersonal communication skills, especially with other PhD students within our research training group (Micro Energy Harvesting), and would excel in the multidisciplinary research environment.

Application: Send a single PDF via e-mail in German or English to Dr.-Ing. Laith Hussein(laith.hussein@fmf.uni-freiburg.de) including: (i) a covering letter (ii) detailed curriculum vitae (iii) a short description of previous research (1-2 Pages). (iv) two letters of recommendation or the names and contact details of two potential academic referees.

Reply by: The position is immediately available and the applications will be evaluated continuously until the position is filled. More details on the project and about our research group can be found at: http://www.imtek.de/MEH .

Anfangsdatum: 29. August 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 36 months

Bezahlung: ca. 1465 €/ month (tax-free)

Veröffentlichungen:
1. L. Hussein, G. A. Urban, M. Krueger, Fabrication and characterization of buckypaper-based nanostructured electrodes as a novel material for biofuel cell applicationsw, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 13, 2011, 5831-5839.

2. L. Hussein, S. Rubenwolf, F. von Stetten, G. Urban, R. Zengerle, M. Krueger, S. Kerzenmacher, A highly efficient buckypaper-based electrode material for mediatorless laccase-catalyzed dioxygen reduction, Biosensors and Bioelectronics 26, 2011, 4133–4138.

3. L. Hussein, Y. J. Feng, N. Alonso-Vante, G. Urban, M. Krueger, Functionalized-Carbon Nanotube Supported Electrocatalysts and Buckypaper-based Biocathodes for Glucose Fuel Cell Applications, Electrochimica Acta 56, 2011. 7659-7665.

Homepage: http://www.imtek.de/MEH

For further details on the project please contact Dr. Laith Hussein (laith.hussein@fmf.uni-freiburg.de). More information about our research group can be found at: http://www.imtek.de/sensoren/index_en.php .

Masters and PhD positions in Chromosome Biology ,Vienna, Austria

2012-08-28T23:50:00.001-07:00

Diploma, Masters and PhD positions in Chromosome Biology

Max F. Perutz Laboratories at the University of Vienna, Austria (Franz Klein Lab)
Positions are available for the study of basic properties of Eukaryotic Chromosomes.
Strengths of this group lie in Yeast Genetics, Chromosome Microscopy, ChIP-Seq and Proteomics (Mass spectroscopy). With our wide technical portfolio, we can address various biological questions in chromosome biology.
Can we “taylor” chromosomes to understand the role of their structure for their function?
What is the basis of the structure of a chromosome (surprisingly this is fundamentally unknown)?
How is programmed DNA damage during germ cell production safely controlled?
The Synaptonemal Complex, a fascinating structure emerging during meiotic prophase, is being disenchanted. It is the ‘tip of an iceberg’, part of a voluminous pathway, that’s about 50% discovered. We’d like to contribute to complete its characterization. Our questions bare relevance for topics such as fertility, genome stability and ageing.
The successful candidate has a solid education in natural sciences and has a degree in a relevant field (genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or equivalents) possesses mental flexibility and is fascinated by solving scientific questions. One PhD position is in the framework of the doctoral college (DK): “Chromosome Dynamics” and will strongly benefit from DK dependent extras (extra workshops, education in parallel with peers ). Applications for this position through the Campus PhD selection (http://www.mfpl.ac.at/phd-program), but also enquire directly with franz.klein@univie.ac.at. More PhD opportunities will open between October and January 2013 allowing also for later enquiries.
Contacts: For inquiries please contact Franz Klein at franz.klein@univie.ac.at. Diploma and Masters candidates should send their CV and list of courses including their grades. PhD and Postdoc candidates should send their CV, list of publications and contact information of two references to the above email address.
Further information on the doctoral program and application: www.chromosome-dynamics.at

Post-doc research associate in Hamburg,Germany

2012-08-28T23:40:00.001-07:00

UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG

Faculty: Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences
Department: BIOLOGY
Seminar/Institute: Biocentre Klein Flottbek and Botanical Garden

Upon funding approval the international Research Unit Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology of Plants at the University of Hamburg will have a position open for a

Post-doc Research Associate (wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in in einem post-doc-Arbeitsverhältnis) in the field of climate change and adaptive land management within the SASSCAL initiative

- salary group 13 TV-L – with a starting date of 1 November 2012.

The position calls for 39 hours per week. The short-term contract will end on 31 July 2016 (see also § 2 of the Aca-demic Fixed-Term Contract Law (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz)*).

The university intends to increase the number of women amongst its academic personnel and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. In compliance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunity Law, preference will be given to qualified female applicants.

Project background:
SASSCAL is a joint initiative between Angola, Botswana, Germany, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, responding to the challenges of global change (http:// www.sasscal.org; also see under “News”). Germany, in close cooperation with the African partner countries, initiated the implementation of a regional competence centre in Southern Africa. Science and research offer proactive approaches to deal with current projections of global change impacts. The research aims to identify appropriate interventions in the fields of climate, water, forestry, agriculture and biodiversity.

Responsibilities:
The research associate’s duties comprise advanced scientific coordination and guidance for a number of institutional activities and related research tasks and sub-projects, encompassing research, capacity development and the delivery of scientific services within the initiative “Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management”, SASSCAL.

Areas of Responsibility:
The successful candidate will participate in the scientific coordination team of SASSCAL. She/he will contribute to strengthen the network of African and German researchers involved in the related tasks in SASSCAL. She/he will support, guide and integrate the work of scientists, postgraduate students and technicians in the areas of methods, data sampling, data analyses, statistics, and scientific publishing in the context of the interdisciplinary research on arid, semi-arid to sub-humid ecosystems within the SASSCAL region. The spatial focus of this specific position will be put on the more arid countries Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Duties comprise collaboration on the coordination of the wider team of the involved six countries including the inter-faces between research, capacity development and service delivery.
The candidate is expected (and will be given time) to develop an own research profile within one of the above-mentioned fields.

Requirements:
Academic degree in biology, ecology, geosciences or a land-use related academic field plus an excellent doctoral degree. Full professional proficiency in English.
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced scientist with a sound understanding of dryland ecosystems, excellent communication skills and a good publication record. The successful candidate should have extensive expertise in the coordination of international scientific projects and project management as well as intercultural empathy.
Proven expertise in ecological or spatial statistics is required. Category B of driving license is essential. The job will call for extensive travelling in Southern Africa. Research experience within the SASSCAL region is advantageous.

Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.

Application dossiers (application letter, curriculum vitae, degree certificate(s), etc.) are to be submitted in electronic format (one file, .pdf format, maximum 6 MB) to Prof. Dr. Norbert Juergens (email: norbert.juergens@t-online.de and ingo.homburg@uni-hamburg.de by 13 September 2012. Please, refer to “SASSCAL – ad 03”.

For more information please contact Dr. Manfred Finckh [phone: +49-(0)40-42816-549] or check the following web-site: http://www.sasscal.org/.

Ph.D. in Plant Biology ,Halle,Germany

2012-08-28T23:38:00.001-07:00

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) invites applications by motivated young researchers with an interest in molecular aspects of temperature signalling to fill the position of a
Ph.D. student seeking a Ph.D. in Plant Biology.
We are looking for a creative, flexible, and enthusiastic new team member with a Masters or Diploma degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Agriculture (or equivalent) to join the Research Group headed by Dr. M. Quint in the Department of Molecular Signal Processing at the IPB. The Quint Lab is generally interested in signaling pathways â€“ especially those triggered by phytohormones - that shape plant development. We follow a variety of approaches including molecular biology, molecular genetics, population and quantitative genetics, genomics/transcriptomics, and evolutionary biology. For further information, see http://quintlab.openwetware.org.
We offer an exciting project in a highly significant area of plant biology. Together with a postdoctoral researcher funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the Ph.D. candidate will investigate signaling mechanisms plants utilize to adapt to moderately increased ambient temperatures as they are expected to occur in the frame of global warming. The successful applicant will use Next Generation Sequencing to identify mutations in the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana that cause inability to respond to temperature stimuli and characterize the function of the underlying genes and proteins on a physiological, genetic, and cell biological level. We will be exploiting the high-level infrastructure at the IPB and on the surrounding university campus. The experimental work will be carried out in collaboration with internal on-site and external collaboration partners with different key expertises.
The IPB constitutes a vibrant and collaborative environment for research. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and excellent core facilities, the institute provides outstanding research opportunities. Submission deadline for applications is
September 23, 2012.
Later applications may be considered if the position is not yet filled. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply. The position is available starting January 1, 2013 or sooner. Salary and employee's benefits will be according to the 'Tarifvertrag der LÃ¤nder (TV-L, 50% E13)'.
Are you interested in joining our research team? We are looking forward to receiving your application documents!
Please send your application (reference number 15/2012; including cover letter addressing your research interests, CV, short summaries of Bachelor and Master/Diploma thesis, transcripts, and names/contacts of two references) by email as a single pdf file to:
bewerbungen@ipb-halle.de
Additional information about the local research environment:
We are a young and dynamic lab broadly interested in molecular and evolutionary aspects of plant development. Our primary research system is the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. For further information on our research interests, please see our lab website (http://quintlab.openwetware.org) and recent publications (Quint et al., 2012, Nature; Delker and Quint, 2011, Trends Plant Sci.; Delker et al., 2010, Plant Cell).
The IPB is a leading institution in plant science and, together with the surrounding Weinberg Campus, provides a stimulating scientific atmosphere and collaborative environment with excellent research conditions and state-of-the-art facilities. Our lab is part of the Department of Molecular Signal Processing, which focuses on signal transduction cascades of various pathways in Arabidopsis thaliana. We offer a top-level research environment, generous research funding, high profile seminar series', and a highly communicative atmosphere between the involved departments and labs of the IPB and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). The IPB offers four platforms (proteomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics, chemical screening) and a core imaging facility. Most research can be conducted in-house and the IPB-MLU campus hosts one of the largest facilities dedicated to both plant and protein sciences in Germany.
Our lab is currently also associated with the Collaborative Research Center 648 (SFB 648, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) 'Molecular Mechanisms of Information Processing in Plants', which includes 16 labs from the IPB, the MLU, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) in Gatersleben.
Within this dynamic research environment you will have ample opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty, postdocs, PhD students specializing in a variety of topics, such as protein biochemistry, plant molecular and cell biology, genetics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics.
The project will be carried out with national and international collaborating partner labs at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) at Cologne, Germany, and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA.
The Leibniz Association is the umbrella organisation for 87 institutions conducting research or providing scientific infrastructure. Altogether, ca. 16,000 people are employed at Leibniz Institutes, which have an annual budget of 1,3 billion Euros.

The city of Halle (Saale) with its 210,000 inhabitants is a historic, but at the same time very young and lively town in close proximity to Leipzig (30 km) and Berlin (140 km). Halle boasts successful scientific centers (Leibniz, Fraunhofer, Max Planck Institutes and Helmholtz Centers), the vibrant night-life of a University town, and an impressive cultural scene around the large Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design.
We are looking forward to receiving your application package!