PhD student at the Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in Berlin.
The position is available from September 1, 2011.
The project involves the work on animal models for human disease.
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student, preferably
with a strong interest in cell-biology, signal transduction,
and / or biomechanics.
Experience with either of the following techniques is a plus:
Histology, immunofluorescence, tissue culture, animal experiments,
protein binding studies, phosphorylation assays.
Prerequisites:
Master degree or diploma (top 5% of class).
Theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular and cell biology.
Preferably fluent in English.
Strong interest in biomedical research and ability to work goal
oriented (independently and in a team).
Literature:
da Silva Lopes K, Pietas A, Radke MH, Gotthardt M. Titin visualization
in real time reveals an unexpected level of mobility within and between
sarcomeres. J Cell Biol. 2011; 193(4):785-98.
Radke, M., Peng, J., Wu, Y., McNabb, M., Nelson, O.L.,
Granzier, H., Gotthardt, M. Targeted deletion of Titin’s
N2B region leads to diastolic dysfunction and cardiac atrophy.
PNAS 2007; 104(9):3444-9
Peng J., Raddatz, K., Molkentin, J.D., Wu, Y., Labeit, S.,
Granzier, H., Gotthardt, M. Cardiac hypertrophy and reduced
contractility in titin kinase deficient hearts. Circulation 2007; 115(6):743-51
About us:
Young research group “Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Cell Biology” –
excellent environment, great support, collaborations in Europe
and the US ...
Excellent track record with graduating PhD students.
For additional information please check http://titin.mdc-berlin.de or email me at
Gotthardt@mdc-berlin.de
Michael Gotthardt
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)
Robert-Rössle-Strasse 10
13125 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49-30 9406 2245
Email: gotthardt@mdc-berlin.de (electronic applications preferred)