The University Heart Center Hamburg GmbH (UHZ) - a 100%-owned subsidiary of the
University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) - match for the TSI lab (and Stem Cell Transplant Immunobiology) in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery asap a / s
This position is - subject to the release of funds - initially limited to occupy it for one year under WissZeitVG. An extension of up to five years is notified.

Your tasks: For your problem include the use of cellular, molecular, immunological
Techniques, such as cell culture, for example. Furthermore oblige you to perform immunological Assays, in vivo experiments, Celltransduktionen using lenti-and adenoviral vectors and the cloning and sequencing.

Your profile: You have a PhD and have a completed study to the / r biologists-in
Biochemist / immunologist in or /-in. Your ability to work independently We presuppose.

Another characteristic feature

They are characterized by commitment and motivation. In addition, you get interest in experimental Transplantation and stem cell research. Her special interest in DNA and molecular work and genetic methods rounds out your profile.
Your contact for inquiries: Dr. Schrepfer by phone: 040/7410-59982.
Our personnel decisions we make on the suitability, competence and professional performance.
Severely disabled persons will be given preference if equally qualified. Furthermore
promote the equality of women.
We look forward to receiving your complete application until 09 November 2009

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

University of Regensburg Department of Cell Biology & Plant Physiology

PhD position

As part of a DFG-project at the Department of Cell Biology and Plant Physiology the University of Regensburg now a doctorate (researcher, E13 / 2) for a period of 3 years to fill.
The aim of the project is the molecular mechanism of a plant Armadillo-repeat protein (ARO1) with the establishment of polarity in the pollen tube and the oocyte [Gebert et al. (2008), enlighten Plant Cell 20: 2798-2814].

The main objectives are the identification and characterization by ARO1-interacting proteins. We seek to implement the project, a / s average motivated / s PhD student with a diploma / MSc in biochemistry, biology or a closely related field. Prerequisites are experience in Knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics, protein biochemistry and
plant cell and developmental biology.

We offer the handling of a highly topical and promising topic under excellent working conditions in a new, modern Laboratory and in a scientifically ambitious, international and collegiate Working Group. The project provides a particularly wide range of molecular,
protein biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics Methods. As a successful / r candidates in a structured, you will PhD Program in the Department of "Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics" Regensburg in the International Graduate School of Life Sciences (RIGEL; http://www.biologie.uni-regensburg.de/RIGeL/index.html) conduct.
Your complete application (CV, motivation letter, references) set please contact:

Dr. Stefanie Sprunck
Cell Biology and Plant Physiology, University of Regensburg
Universitätsstr. 31, 93053 Regensburg
E-mail: @ stefanie.sprunck biologie.uni-regensburg.de

To strengthen our Microscopy Unit at the Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research in Tübingen, Germany, (www.hih-tuebingen.de) we are seeking a

Scientist/Application Engineer/Physicist

The applicant will be responsible for the continued development of our microscope facility. The successful applicant, with necessary qualifications, can also be involved with or manage part of our recently funded European Community FP7 research project on optical analysis of protein aggregates in neurodegenerative diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to work closely together with biologists on different types of microscopes (2photon-, fluorescence-, laser scanning-microscopes). Thus, the applicant is expected to have experience in techniques using light and fluorescent microscopy, image analysis and will need to have or develop an excellent understanding of 2photon-microscopy. Competence in optical techniques are necessary for this position. Computer skills are essential & preference will be given to applicants with a background in optics, microscopy, image analysis, and/or (neuro-)biology.

The position is initially for two years but can be extended into a permanent staff fellow position. Applications should be sent as soon as possible but no later than September 15th,2009 by e-mail to Prof. Mathias Jucker (mathias.jucker@uni-tuebingen.de). According to German law, disabled persons with equal occupational aptitude will be given preferred consideration. The University of Tübingen strives to promote equal opportunities in science and is committed to increasing the percentage of female scientists in teaching and research. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

A postdoctoral position is available in the Systems Biology Research Group at the University of Rostock, Germany (Olaf Wolkenhauer, www.sbi.uni-rostock.de).

Photorespiration represents one of the major elements in plant primary metabolism, constituting the second-most important process in the land-based biosphere. In light of the importance of this process a DFG funded research network (“Forschergruppe”) PROMICS is to take a systems biology approach to understand the dynamics of photorespiration. The DFG research unit involves three groups from the University of Rostock and six other experimental groups from across Germany.

Applicants should have a strong background in mathematical and computational modelling and motivation to carry out an interdisciplinary project with experimental groups. Individuals with backgrounds in metabolic network reconstruction or metabolic engineering are especially encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills are required for the candidate to lead the modeling activity within PROMICS. The project is funded for an initial period of three years, with a possible extension for three more years. The salary is according to the German University payment scheme (E14) for an experienced postdoc (equivalent to a research group leader). The Wolkenhauer Group (www.sbi.uni-rostock.de) provides a vibrant research environment, with a number of active research projects in the areas of bioinformatics and systems biology. The group moved in July 2009 into a new building and
provides excellent facilities.

Interested candidates should send their CV and documents in pdf format to:
olaf.wolkenhauer@uni-rostock.de

The research group on “Gene Therapy & Virotherapy“ University Clinic Tübingen, Germany (Prof. Dr. U. M. Lauer/Prof. Dr. M. Bitzer) invite applications for a Postdoctoral Position being funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).


This position is embedded into the research program of the German Oncolysis
Consortium (GOC) being headed by Prof. Lauer. GOC is dedicated to
the clinical introduction of safety and efficiency engineered state-of-the-art
virotherapeutics.

Areas of research:
- Generation and production of different oncolytic viral vectors encoding efficiency-
improved suicide genes under a protease-restricted tumor tropism
- Preclinical characterization of these vectors on tumor cell cultures, primary
cells, in animal models as well as in tissue cultures gained from resection
pieces of cancer patients undergoing surgical tumor resections (Int J Oncol
2009; 34:1247-1256)
- Development and employment of detection systems enabling a precise in
vivo monitoring of vector replication in individual patients
- Characterization of the genetic stability of our novel vectors, the stability of
the attenuation properties and the ability of mobilization of important vector
elements.

Prerequisites:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree. A strong background in molecular
virology, virotherapy, cell & cancer biology, and biotechnology will be of
advantage. Women are especially requested to make an application. We give
priority to applicants with a disability and essentially equal qualifications.

Starting date:
The position (E13/TV-L) is available from September 1; later starting dates are also possible.
Duration: Initially for 3 years with an option for extension.

Apply to:
Prof. U.M. Lauer,
University Clinic Tübingen,
Otfried-Müller-Str. 10, D-72076
Tübingen, Germany;

phone: +49-7071-2983190;
fax: +49-7071-294686.
Please send your application (including CV, list of publications, 2-3 references)
preferentially by e-mail: ulrich.lauer@uni-tuebingen.de.