Roche, Switzerland “Make your mark. Improve lives.”

Who we are:
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

The Position:
GLYCART biotechnology AG, a 100% affiliate of Roche Pharmaceuticals, is active in the research and development of new potent antibody-based products for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. We offer a stimulating and truly international environment. Glycart is located in Schlieren/Zurich.

To further strengthen our organization we are looking for a Research Associate in Molecular Biology (temporary for 1 year, starting in August 2009 or earlier)

Who you are:
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
In this position you will join a multinational team devoted to the design and generation of different kinds of expression systems for use in eukaryotic and prokaryotic hosts. You will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day construction of expression vectors for many different purposes such as antibody and antigen production in transiently transfected cell lines or the preparation of high quality expression vectors for the generation of stable cell lines. Also, you are supporting the team in generation of all necessary constructs to bring new projects ahead in development. An additional task in that position is the optimization of expression systems for use in bacterial high cell density fermentation processes.

For this demanding position in a dynamic environment we are looking for a research associate who holds a Bachelor/Master in biological sciences (or equivalent qualification, no PhD) with recent and extensive research laboratory experience. Industrial experience is preferred. Fluency in English and German is a must. Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques (such as cloning, nucleic acid isolation, PCR and sequence analysis) is required and familiarity with biochemical methods (SDS-PAGE, Western Blot) and fermentation process is advantageous. You have a high degree of self-motivation, flexibility and are able to independently conduct experiments. You are also inquisitive and strive for continuous process improvement. In addition you interact effectively with a truly multinational team of scientists.

Job ID No.: 15405
Contact HR: M. Ceroni,
Phone: +41 61 687 34 58
The next step is yours.
To apply online today or learn about other exciting positions, please visit http://careers.roche.com
Research Associate in Molecular Biology (temp. for 1 year)

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The Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research IZKF “BIOMAT.“
at the RWTH Aachen University invites applications for the position of several

PhD Students (m/f)

PhD Student. The IZKF “BIOMAT.” seeks qualified, highly motivated
PhD students with a master/diploma degree in biology, biochemistry
or related life sciences. The positions are available in the IZKF-funded
group of Prof. Dr. Thumann focusing on the establishment and
characteriza tion of cellular prosthesis for transplantation in the eye. The
candidate should be familiar with cell biology assays including ELISA,
fluores cence activated cell sorter and tissue culture. The candidate
must have good communication skills and should be able to work
constructively in a multi-disciplinary team.

RTWH Aachen University has been rewarded with the “Total-E-Quality-Award”
for its efforts with respect to gender equality. In cases of equal qualification,
aptitude and expertise of the applicants, female applicants will be given pre -
ferential treatment for those salary groups and careers in which females are
underrepresented, unless there are preponderant reasons to give preference
to another applicant. Please refer to § 8 Article 6 of the North Rhine-West -
phalian Equal Opportunities Act (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NW).

RWTH Aachen University has been rewarded with the title “disability-friendly”
(Prädikat behindertenfreundlich) for its efforts with respect to training and
employment of severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled
people with appropriate suitability are explicitly welcome. This also applies to
people with equal opportunities in accordance with § 2 SGB IX (Social Code).

Applications (English/German) must include a full CV, summary of the master/diploma thesis, name and address of two references, and should be submitted by mail to:

Augenklinik des Universitäts klinikums der RWTH Aachen,
Frau Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gabriele Thumann,
Pauwelstr. 30, 52074
Aachen, Gemany
E-Mail: gthumann@ukaachen.de

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle/Saale)
invites applications as Department Head and Member of the Board of Directors

The Head of the Department will be appointed as a Full Professor (W3) of Biology of Plant Natural Products in a joint recruitment with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (http://www.uni-halle.de) at the Institute of Pharmacy. The position is available from August 1, 2010.
The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry carries out research on plant natural products, molecular interactions, plant microbe interactions and metabolic engineering.
Further information about the research mission of the institute is available at http://www.ipb-halle.de.

The institute provides
• excellent infrastructure from the existing programs in stress and developmental biology,
natural product biotechnology, bioorganic chemistry, and secondary metabolism,

• state of the art technology for analytical, synthetic and structural chemistry, proteomics,
metabolomics, biochemistry, informatics, as well as molecular and cell biology,

• an energetic working environment with a multidisciplinary approach to natural product,
molecular interaction, plant microbe interaction and gene function analyses.

We are interested in investigators with strong research programs in plant biochemistry,
biotechnology and molecular genetics. Candidates should have a postdoctoral lecture
qualification (Habilitation) or equivalent degree with a track record of research as evidenced
by publications. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a competitive research
program and teach biochemistry and molecular biology of plant natural products. Active
cooperation in current research projects of the University Halle-Wittenberg will also be expected
(Collaborative Research Centre; Centre of Crop Plant Research).

Excellent knowledge is required in one or more of following areas: plant biochemistry, molecular biology, natural products and plant genetics. For further information contact Prof. Ludger Wessjohann (email: ludger.wessjohann@ipb-halle.de; phone: +49-345-5582-1300).

The University of Halle-Wittenberg strives to promote equal opportunities in science. Female
scientists are encouraged to apply. Candidates with an outstanding record of research
achievements should send a CV, list of publications with reprints of key papers, and a statement
of research interests and scientific goals until June 30, 2009.

Please submit your documents via email to
dekanat.bpnb@natfak1.uni-halle.de

and send a letter of application to
Prof. Dr. Elmar Wahle
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät I - Biowissenschaften
Dekanat
Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4
D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany

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The group of Bernd Kreikemeyer at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology
and Hygiene, Medical Faculty University of Rostock invites applications for

1 Postdoctoral position (Molecular Microbiology and related fields)

The research will be performed in the framework of the BMBF „ERA-NET
PathoGenoMics 2“ program. Candidates will work in an international research consortium
environment with partners from Germany, France and Slovenia. The research topic in
Rostock is the identification and characterization of small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs)
from the human pathogen Streptococcus pyogenes. We search for candidates who are
highly motivated and ambitious with the ability to work independently and lead a
project. Experience in all “omics” technologies is desired. We offer a highly interactive
and well-equipped research environment with access to already running transcriptomics-,
tiling array-, and proteomics-technologies. A keen interest in bioinformatics would be
a plus.

The position is available for an initial period of three years with a possibility of extension.
The payment is according to the public German service scale (TV-L). Start: April 2009
or later.

For further questions please contact:
PD Dr. Bernd Kreikemeyer
+49-381-494-5912,
Bernd.Kreikemeyer@med.uni-rostock.de
http://www.imikro.uni-rostock.de

Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be preferred.
The University of Rostock does not reimburse application costs.

Please send your CV to:
Universität Rostock, Medizinische Fakultät
Dezernat Personalwesen,
Schillingallee 35,
Postfach 10 08 88, 18055 Rostock
Bewerbungsschluss: 4 Wochen nach Erscheinen

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In October 2009 the two-year Graduate Study Program in Molecular Biology (Aufbaustudiengang Molekularbiologie) starts at the Zentrum für Molekulare Neurobiologie (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE).

The program is open for students after completion of their studies in medicine or natural sciences with documentation of an approved position either as doctoral student, as medical staff with an MD degree or a PhD degree in the natural or life sciences, engineering or computer sciences. The study program covers topics of interest in the fields of neuro - biology, oncology, immunology and others. An essential part of the program is a 2 year project study, for instance a PhD thesis or clinical studies at the University of Hamburg. This course will be of particular value to those who plan a career in academic biomedical research or in industry.

Interested applicants are requested to send their applications, including CV/certificates, to: Sekretariat des Aufbaustudiengangs Molekularbiologie,
Frau Kathrin Hilke-Steen, ZMNH, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg

For further information please visit our website:
http://www.zmnh.uni-hamburg.de/teaching/asmb/asmb.html
or contact: PD Dr. Irmgard Hermans-Borgmeyer
(irm.hermans-borgmeyer@uke.uni-hamburg.de)
Closing date for all applications: August 15, 2009

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The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology
– Hans Knöll Institute – investigates the pathobiology of human-pathogenic
fungi and identifies targets for the development of novel natural product-based
antibiotics. We invite applications for a Postdoctoral position (two years initially)

Successful candidates will investigate
Complement Genetics in Renal Diseases
Main topics of the project are
• Identification of Genetic Mutations of Complement Genes in Renal Disease
MPGN and HUS
• Genotype Phenotype Correlation of identified genes
• Functional characterization of CFHR1 and CFHR3 proteins
Requirements: Doctoral degree in biology or life sciences. Experience and
knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry immunobiology and genetics are
relevant for this project. Excellent and good experimental skills in molecular biology,
immunobiology, cell biology and genetics are required. Experience in bioinformatics
are of advantage.

Salary is paid according to German TV-L.
The Hans Knoell Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Peter F. Zipfel,
+49 (0) 3641 532 1300, peter.zipfel@hki-jena.de

Complete applications should include a CV, list of publications, brief statement of
research experiences and a list of three potential references, and should be submitted
referring to HKI job posting No. 05/2009 by may 31, 2009 to:
jobs@hki-jena.de

Mail address:
Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology
– Hans Knoell Institute –
Personnel Department
Beutenbergstrasse 11a
07745 Jena
Germany

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