Postdoctoral position ,Frankfurt am Main,Germany

At the Dept. of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, the Goethe-
University of Frankfurt (Germany) applications are invited for a

Postdoctoral position
(E 13 TV-G-U)

initially limited to 2 years.

The work of the laboratory (Brandts lab) is focussed on the genetic
and epigenetic mechanisms of leukemia, in particular on the role of
ubiquitination and acetylation in transformation. Candidates should
hold a Ph.D. degree. Experience in animal experimentation would be
advantageous. We seek highly innovative, curious, and interactive
candidates to join our team.

Our international team offers an open, supportive, dynamic and
motivating academic environment with excellent research opportunities.
We have numerous external research grants and are involved in several
collaborative projects.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of equal
qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal
possibilities.
The Goethe-University is committed to give preference to handicapped
candidates with equivalent qualifications.

If interested, send CV to:
Goethe-University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Dept. of Medicine,
Hematology and Oncology, Molecular Hematology, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7,
60590 Frankfurt, Germany.
E-mail: eilers@med.uni-frankfurt.de
Please send your applications by September 21, 2012.

PhD Student position,Leipzig,Germany

The Department of Computational Landscape Ecology (www.ufz.de/cle) invites applicants for a PhD Student position (m/f)- Code digit 124/2012 – to commence as early as possible.

PhD thesis:
"Understanding patterns of population dynamics and residential mobility in different European cities using agent-based models"
The position is part of the project “Energieeffiziente Stadt Delitzsch” (http://unileipzig.de/~effstadt/cms/).

The PhD candidate is expected to acquire and analyse data of spatial patterns of population dynamics and urban form in different European cities and develop conceptual agent-based models on residential mobility. These models help to explain observed patterns in different types of cities (like shrinking and expanding cities but also segregation patterns). The modelling approach encompasses a conceptual description, calibration and validation of the model(s). Furthermore, the PhD student should assist in building an empirical model for the
city of Delitzsch.

Requirements:
Applicants should have a background in scientific fields such as social geography, system science, (geo)-ecology, landscape ecology, environmental / social modelling or environmental sciences. Analytical thinking and a strong interest in modelling are required. Software skills in at least one programming language (preferably Java) and GIS as well as solid background in statistics (possibly advanced statistics and pattern analysis in R) are an advantage. Ability for working in an international interdisciplinary team is obligatory. The willingness to learn basic German is required, as basic language skills are necessary for the project.

Further information will be provided by:
Dr. Nina Schwarz (nina.schwarz@ufz.de, +49 341 235 1970)
Dr. Carsten Buchmann (carsten.buchmann@ufz.de, +49 341 235 1951)

Interested?
Then submit an application to the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – the international centre of competence for environmental sciences and member of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz Association. Come to Leipzig, a science city with a unique flair. The PhD students participate in the established Helmholtz Graduate School HIGRADE. Remuneration is based on the guidelines for public service in accordance with pay scale 13 of the German collective agreement for public service (TVöD) (50%). The position is limited to three years.

The UFZ aims at increasing the proportion of female employees and therefore strongly welcomes applications from qualified women. Preference is given to severely disabled applicants with a suitable level of subject-specific aptitude.

Please send your complete application documents in German or English (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates of academic degrees, reprints of most important publications (if available) or a summary of the master / diploma thesis) with reference to the code digit: 124/2012 by 30 September 2012.

If you apply per email, please send your application with all documents in a single pdf-file that clearly states your name and the reference number of this job description (e.g. Smith_codedigit124_2012.pdf) to application@ufz.de or by mail to
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Personalabteilung, PF 50 01 36, D-04301 Leipzig, Germany.

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH (UFZ) is the first research institution with EMAS certification. In order to promote sustainability, we ask you to send your application via email.

PhD position in Leibniz graduate school AQUALINK ,Berlin ,Germany

We seek a motivated PhD student (biologist, environmental scientist)
for the following topic in a graduate school:

Effects of groundwater seepage on benthic primary producers
and their nutrient retention in lakes.

Field and laboratory investigations will be carried out to test the
hypotheses that groundwater seepage is a determining factor for the
development of submerged macrophytes, benthic algae and their
interaction in oligotrophic lakes and that these interactions
affect the nutrient availability for phytoplankton growth and thus
water transparency. The successful candidate must have a strong
commitment to aquatic fieldwork.

Applicants should electronically submit a CV, cover letter indicating
research interests and experience, a letter of motivation, names and
contact details of two referees, and a PDF copy of the
Masterā€™s Thesis. Deadline: 15th of September 2012

Sabine Hilt
hilt@igb-berlin.de
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Berlin (Germany)

Postdoc reinforcement learning/skill acquisition ,Leoben, Austria

EU-funded project CompLACS (Composing Learning for Artificial Cognitive Systems) we are looking for a highly motivated post doctoral researcher in machine learning/reinforcement learning to develop well founded (mathematical) models for autonomous exploration and skill acquisition.

To learn more about the above project and the research at the Chair of Information Technology, University of Leoben, Austria, please visit http://institute.unileoben.ac.at/infotech.

This position will be filled in January 2013 for two years. Interviews will be conducted starting in October 2012. Highly qualified PhD candidates might be considered as well.

Applicants should submit 1) a CV, including a brief research statement, 2) 1-3 recent publications in electronic format, and 3) the names and contact information of three individuals who can serve as references.

Postdoctoral position infocused on the transcriptional control of the cell cycle and its role in chromosomal instability and in tumorigenesis

A position for a postdoctoral scientist is available in the group of Prof. Stefan Gaubatz at the Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg/ Germany. Research in our group is focused on the transcriptional control of the cell cycle and its role in chromosomal instability and in tumorigenesis.

The goal of the project is to identify mediators of chromosomal instability in tumor cells using a combination of cell culture based experiments and molecular biology techniques. State-of-the-art technologies including Chromatin-immunoprecipitations (ChIP), RNA interference, and cre-lox based models will be used.

The candidate is expected to have considerable expertise in molecular biology and/or biochemistry. Prior experience in molecular tumor biology or mouse genetics will be advantagous.

Active participation in teaching biochemistry to medical students is expected.
Please send your CV, a summary of past experiences and names and e-mail addresses of at least two references by e-mail to: stefan.gaubatz@biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de

PhD in Stem Cell Biology,Aachen University Medical School; RWTH Aachen,Germany

Institute for Biomedical Engineering -Cell Biology- at the Aachen University Medical School; RWTH Aachen

The group „Stem Cell Biology and Cellular Engineering“ is offering a position for a Ph.D. student.

The focus of this project is generation and characterization of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and their interaction with the microenvironment. We will analyze the impact of biomaterials - particularly of nano-structured surfaces - on reprogramming efficiency. Specific epigenetic modifications will subsequently be analyzed.

Methoden:
Methods for iPSC generation and all relevant techniques are established in the lab (including culture expansion, differentiation assays, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR, blotting techniques, genetic modifications, microarray platforms, and epigenetic analysis with deep sequencing technology.

Anfangsdatum: 1. November 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 3a

Bezahlung: TV-L E13/2

Veröffentlichungen:
http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209405

Homepage: http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209369

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious PhD student with a strong background in cell biology. Experience in stem cell biology would be appreciated. Willingness for teamwork is a prerequisite.

We offer a highly interactive and well equipped environment in a team with national and international partners, a broad spectrum of methods and a relevant topic. The position is funded by the German Reseach Foundation within the “Schwerpunktprogramm spp1327” in a collaborative project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (http://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/). Funding is permitted for the duration of three years (TV-L E13/2) and we would like to start the project in November or December 2012.

The University RWTH Aachen supports women in science. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be preferred.

Your application should include a cover letter which specifically emphasizes your interest in our work (English or German), CV and copies of the most important certificates. It can be send by mail or by e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!

Prof. Dr. Dr. Wolfgang Wagner
Helmholtz Institut für Biomedizinische Technologien
- Stammzellbiologie und Cellular Engineering -
Pauwelsstraße 20
52074 Aachen; Germany
wwagner@ukaachen.de

PhD Position in Downstream Bioprecessing , Bremen,Germany

The Downstream BioProcessing Laboratory, under the supervision of Professor Marcelo Fernández-Lahore, invites applications for a PhD Position in Downstream Bioprocessing (m/f).

The position is available from November 2012 and will be focused on the EU-FP7 INTENSO Project, which is aimed at the integration and intensification of downstream processes in the biopharmaceutical industry. The INTENSO Consortium is composed of world-class Universities and private European partners and is financed within the frame of the EU program EU-FP7.

The PhD candidate will work on a research project focusing on downstream processing approaches involving novel technologies that allow for simultaneous clarification, concentration, and fractionation of crude feedstock that originates from microbial fermentations and mammalian cell cultures. The ultimate goal would be to the efficient and cost-effective isolation and purification of various biologically and pharmaceutically relevant bioproducts, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and virus-like particles (VLPs).

Job Description:
The candidates will be involved in the synthesis and development of novel functionalized (proprietary) materials that have to be conveniently packed into disposable cartridges. Such adsorbent systems will be extensively tested for performance. Furthermore, it is expected that demonstration activities will take place in order to assess their commercial viability under real processing conditions.

The candidate will also be involved in the characterization of adsorbents in order to study their surface interactions with biomass, which can be detrimental to process performance. Optimal adsorption conditions will have to be investigated using a variety of experimental (contact angle and zeta potential measurements) as well as theoretical (XDLVO theory, Residence time distribution analysis, Process tomography) tools.

Other tasks will include:
• Evaluating and comparing current downstream bio-processing methods   of bio-product purification with thorough literature surveys
• Appropriately reporting and communicating with consortium partners.
• Active participation in international conferences & meetings
• Process analytics

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s or equivalent degree in any field of the molecular life sciences, chemical or biochemical engineering, biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Experience in basic cell culture and harvesting techniques, chromatography (preferably HPLC or FPLC), gel electrophoresis, organic synthesis, as well as basic analytical and spectroscopic techniques is highly desired.
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team, should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and should work systematically and responsibly.
• Excellent English language and communication skills (written and spoken) are a pre-requisite.

Application and Documents:
• Cover letter including reference addresses
• CV including a list of methods and a brief statement of research interests
• University Transcripts, Degree Certificates, and Samples of Academic Work

Please include the earliest and the latest possible starting date. Application deadline is 10th October 2012. Electronic submission as a single PDF file to n.boettcher@jacobs-university.de

Screening of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Information about the Downstream BioProcessing Laboratory can be found on https://www.jacobs-university.de/ses/fernandez-lahore

Angela Schreiber
a.schreiber@jacobs-university.de
Jacobs University
28757 Bremen