The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology invite applications for a Postdoctoral position (two years initially)

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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