Postdoc in leukemia (Germany) ~ Bioblogia.net

4 de septiembre de 2015

Postdoc in leukemia (Germany)

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD candidate with strong interest in leukemia research. The PhD candidate will work in a team of enthusiastic biologists and medical scientists with the aim to identify genetic networks in the regulation of human leukemia stem cell activity.

Methods:
Molecular biology, cell culture, work with primary patient specimens, xenotransplantation models, in vivo experiments, next-generation-sequencing technology, gene knockdown and overexpression, mice analyses, high-throughput flow cytometry.

Duration: 4 years
Requirements:
•       Doctorate in biology, biochemistry, or medicine
•       Very good experience in the above mentioned methods
•       High motivation to work hard in a competitive research field
•       Rapid understanding and independent analysis of complex datasets
•       Experience in writing of scientific reports and papers
•       Very good knowledge of and experience with graphic programs, statistical software, and online tools (e.g. Illustrator, Lightroom, GraphPadPrism, R, BLAST)
•       Strong communication skills (oral presentations and
     writing)
•       Experience and high motivation to work with mice and primary patient cells

Advantages for you:
•       A small but highly dedicated team experienced in xenotransplantation and NGS technology where your contribution can have a real impact
•       Exciting and highly needed translational research field where your work can make a difference for patient outcome
•       Access to precious and unique patient material, unique cell banks and clinical databases

If this describes you and your intentions then please send your application ASAP in a single PDF document, consisting of:
•       CV
•       Brief statement of research interests and qualifications
•       contact information of 2 scientists who may write a letter of recommendation.

For further information you may contact:

Dr. med. C. Pabst
Department of Hematology/Oncology
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
Ernst-Grube-Str. 40
06120 Halle (Saale)
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)345-557-3185
Email: caroline.pabst@uk-halle.de

Applications from disabled persons will be given preference in filling vacancies within the existing legal provisions if equally qualified.

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