The student will have to set-up and execute a PhD research project, focusing on the development of preventive and therapeutic post-exposure strategies.
Specificity:
He/she will receive a working contract funded by a Luxembourg's AFR fellowship. The student is expected to participate in the preparation of this proposal.
Main activities:
- Conduct his/her research project under the best possible conditions in accordance with the conditions agreed between the university and the laboratory
- Work with a researcher who has set up a research project and participate in the drafting of scientific articles about the ongoing project
- Scientific writing of articles for peer-reviewed international journals
- Carry out experiments in the laboratory
- Develop a scientific methodology and techniques adapted to the research project
- Present the work as well as results during laboratory meetings and at international meetings
- Communicate problems and suggestions for possible solutions in a clear way
Methoden:
Scientific competence, work experience and diploma:
- Required diploma: MS or equivalent in biology/biochemistry/immunology
- A strong academic record and a keen interest/ knowledge in chemical carcinogenesis or in a relevant area of pharmacology, analytical chemistry, cell biology or related fields are essential
- Rigor, motivated, scientific creativity and originality, writing skills, conciseness, sense of priority and sense of human relations, punctual and reliable, time-management
- Knowledge of modern communication and computing skills
- Proficiency in English and good scientific writing skills are a must.
Anfangsdatum: 1. Dezember 2011
geschätzte Dauer: 3-4Y
Homepage: http://www.immunology.lu ; www.crp-sante.lu
Candidates must apply in English with a letter of motivation, a detailed and complete CV with personal, academic and professional information, scanned diplomas with marks, Laboratory experience including techniques, Computer experience including programmes, networks, Language skills (using the European Self Assessment Guide), Peer-reviewed scientific publications, Oral presentations, meeting participations, posters, abstracts
Address of correspondence (ideally by e-mail):
Institute of Immunology
Centre de Recherche Public de la Santé / National Public Health Laboratory
Prof. Dr. Claude P. Muller
P. O. Box 1102
L-1011 Luxembourg
Tel: +352 490604220
Fax: +352 490686
claude.muller@LNS.ETAT.LU
www.immunology.lu and/or www.crp-sante.lu