Germany : The Biochemical Institute at the University of Giessen announces a PhD Position

The Biochemical Institute at the University of Giessen announces a PhD student position

available December 1, 2010.

In the frame of the international research training group PROMISE (GK 1566 Protecting the Heart from Ischemia) which is organized jointly between Giessen (Germany) and Barcelona (Spain), this project will investigate the molecular processes mediating ischemia/reperfusion (I/P)- and TGFbeta-triggered cell death of cardiomyocytes. The relative contribution of the cell death regulating proteins HIPK2 and PML protein for apoptosis and necrosis of cardiomyocytes will be revealed by gain-of-function and loss-of-function approaches including delivery of shRNAs, small molecule inhibitors and peptide-mediated inhibition of protein/protein interactions.

The Institute (http://www.uniklinikum-giessen.de/bio/) offers the opportunity to work in an interactive and dynamic setting and is well equipped. The DFG-funded position is available for 2 years with one year extension. The group is active in competitive research (for recent papers, see Calzado et al. (2009) Biol Chem 390 (10): 1079-83; Renner et al. (2010) Mol Cell 37 (4): 503-15; Moreno et al (2010) Nucleic Acids Res May 27 Epub ahead of print. Preferred scientific expertise is in one of the following areas: analysis of signal transduction and gene expression, chromatin regulation or cell biology. Applicants should hold a Diplom or M.Sc. degree in biology or related disciplines. A high self-motivation and a good working knowledge of English is required.

The University of Giessen is a equal opportunities employer and applications from women or candidates with children are encouraged. Applications of severely disabled with same suitability are preferred. Application deadline is October 31, 2010.
Applicants are self-motivated and send their bibliography, CV and names of 2 references to:

Prof. M.L. Schmitz
Biochemical Institute
Friedrichstrasse 24
35392 Giessen (Germany)
e-Mail: lienhard.schmitz@biochemie.med.uni-giessen.de
internet: http://www.uniklinikum-giessen.de/bio/

We would appreciate your sending the application papers in copy, since we aren not going to send your papers back once the application process is going to be finished.

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Application Deadline : 31 October 2010

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