We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist for our young research team at the Allergy Research Group, University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany

Topic: Immune regulation and tolerance induction in allergic diseases

We are a young group of 2 senior scientists, 2 post doc, 5 doctoral students and 4 technicians working toward a common goal in identifying and characterizing mechanisms that control the allergic immune response. The goal of our studies is to develop novel strategies for primary prevention and identify novel targets for a better therapy of allergic diseases. The studies will be conducted in vitro as well as in vivo using established murine animal models of allergic diseases.

The candidate should be a team player and have a strong background in immunology and/or cell biology. Experience in flow cytometry, protein chemistry and routine molecular biology is mandatory. Moreover, the candidate should be fascinated by cells and their behaviour in culture as well as interested in in-vivo studies conducted in murine animal models. Experience in supervising technicians, medical doctoral and PhD students is desirable.

We offer integration in running research activities, part time technician support and access to all required state of the art biological techniques available at the University of Freiburg.

Successful candidates will be paid according to German „Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L)“.

For more information please contact or send application to

Thilo Jakob, MD

Professor of Allergology and Immunodermatology

Allergy Research Group

University Medical Center Freiburg

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

Hauptstr. 7

D-79104 Freiburg

e-mail: thilo.jakob@uniklinik-freiburg.de

Kontakt:

Prof. Dr. Thilo Jakob (thilo.jakob@uniklinik-freiburg.de)

Department of Dermatology and Allergology
Hauptstr. 7
79104 Freiburg

The research group “Modelling and Imaging Pancreatic Cancer using
Conditional Mouse Models” (Head: Dr. Jens Siveke) in the II. Medical
Department at the Klinikum rechts der Isar (Gastroenterology) of the
Technical University of Munich invites applications for

a Postdoctoral Position (f/m) and a PhD Position (f/m)

Area of research: Our group is studying the biology of pancreatic diseases and in particular pancreatic cancer using conditional mouse models. For this project (“Evaluation of therapeutic strategies and monitoring through multi modal imaging in genetically engineered mice with endogenous pancreatic cancer“) within the newly formed SFB 824 “Imaging for the Selection,
Monitoring and Individualisation of Cancer Therapy” we are particularly interested in studying multimodal imaging such as MRT and PET as well as molecular imaging during development and therapy of pancreatic cancer in complex mouse models. Our interdisciplinary approach ranges from mouse genetics and molecular medicine to applying therapeutic studies in a preclinical setting using multiple imaging modalities.

Key References:

Siveke JT, Einwächter H, Lubeseder-Martellato C, Sipos B, Klöppel G,
Schmid RM. Concomitant pancreatic activation of KrasG12D and Tgfa
results in cystic papillary neoplasms reminiscent of human IPMN. Cancer
Cell. 2007;12:266-279.

Siveke JT, Schmid RM. Chromosomal instability in mouse metastatic pancreatic
cancer--it's Kras and Tp53 after all. Cancer Cell. 2005;7:405-7.

Siveke JT, Lubeseder-Martellato C, Lee M, Mazur PK, Nakhai H, Radtke
F, Schmid RM. Notch signaling is required for exocrine regeneration after
acute pancreatitis. Gastroenterology. 2008;134:544-55.

Prerequisite: Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. postdoctoral training. A strong background in mouse genetics working techniques, molecular biology and molecular imaging will be of advantage. The ideal applicant is a very motivated and goal-oriented scientist.

Payment is according to tariff (TV-L).

We give priority to applicants with a disability and essentially equal qualifications.

Starting date: The position is available as from August 2009 but later starting dates are possible.

Duration: Initially for 4 years with an option for extension.

Apply to: Please send your application (including CV, list of publications, and 2-3 references)

preferentially by Email to:
Dr. Jens Siveke
(jens.siveke@lrz.tum.de),
II. Medizinische Klinik (Gastroenterologie),
Technische Universität München,
Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München.

KLINIKUM RECHTS DER ISAR
DER TECHNISCHEN UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN
- ANSTALT DES ÖFFENTLICHEN RECHTS -

The collaborative research centre "Functional biomaterials for controlling healing processes in bone and skin - from material science to clinical application" (TRR 67) established by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) at the University of Leipzig, the Technical University of Dresden, the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig the INNOVENT e. V. Jena and the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden is announcing open PhD and postdoc positions for pharmacists, biochemists, biologists, chemists, medical students and molecular biologists.

Kontakt:

Petra Hartung (phartung@ni-leipzig.de)

Institut für Biochemie
Brüderstraße 34
04103 Leipzig, Deutschland

Tel.: +49-341-9736990
Fax: +49-341-9736998,+49-341-9736998

In the Department of Hematology and Internal Oncology are at 1 September 2009 or later following full time positions to fill:

1 Post Doctoral Student / Postdoctoral
1 PhD / Doctoral Student
2 MTA / BTA

The funding is part of several of the DFG and the BMBF funded projects dealing with immunoregulatory. Operations after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and Others employ and animal work. Knowledge in the areas Flow cytometry, immunohistology and molecular biology are Advantage, but not a requirement. The candidate / s should be special
Engagement, curiosity and interest above of experimental research work brought along.
Salary is according to TV-L. Handicapped persons with equal qualifications suitability and preference set.

Detailed applications (in writing or by e-mail) will be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Edinger
AG Immune Regulation
Universitätsklinikum Regensburg
Department of Hematology and Internal Oncology
Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11
93053 Regensburg
e-mail: matthias.edinger @ klinik.uni-regensburg.de