Scientific Programmer in web framework and climate simulation data handling,Hamburg,Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) is a multidisciplinary centre for climate research located in Hamburg, Germany. It has an internationally recognised reputation in climate modelling. Within the project EUDAT (EUropean DATa) funded by the European Commission under Grant agreement no 283304 we are looking for a

Scientific Programmer (m/f; 2011-22)

with a strong background in computational science, web frameworks and / or climate simulation data handling. Within the department “The Atmosphere in the Earth System”, the successful applicant will join a team that develops, maintains, improves, and uses the software package “Climate Data Operators” (CDOs).

His/her task will be to adapt the CDOs to their use in web environments and frameworks as they will be developed and used in EUDAT. Performance and scal-ability issues will be of major importance, but also usability and meta-data administration.
A degree in applied mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, computa-tional science or a related area is required. Excellent programming skills in Java, C++, C, and scripting languages (shells and Python) as well as knowledge in Web Services and Frameworks and associated areas are essential. Our development systems are Unix/Linux based.

The MPI-M is located in the heart of one of Europe’s most liveable and vibrant cit-ies.  It provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment for conducting scientific research as well as access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities. For further information, please contact Reinhard Budich (reinhard.budich(at)zmaw.de) or Uwe Schulzweida (uwe.schulzweida(at)zmaw.de). Applications should be for-warded to the address indicated below.

The position is offered for two years, starting immediately. Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions (TVoeD E13), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment, including upgrades and dura-tion, follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service. The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientist and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

The selection process will start on 14 October 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two references via E-Mail:
jobs@vw.mpimet.mpg.de (pdf-attachments max. 2 MB only), or by post to:

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Administration (2011-22)
Bundesstrasse 53
D-20146 Hamburg, Germany

Post-Doc Position Molecular Virology Species barriers of hepatitis C virus replication

Job Advertisement Nr. 51/2011

The TWINCORE – Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research offers a post-doc position in the research group of Prof. Dr. Thomas Pietschmann. Funding by the European Research Council is available for up to five years.

Post-Doc Position Molecular Virology
Species barriers of hepatitis C virus replication

RNA viruses are responsible for important acute, chronic as well as emerging human infections. While some of these viruses – like for instance the hepatitis C virus (HCV) – are highly species-specific, others (e.g. Dengue Virus and West Nile Virus) infect different host species. The reasons why some of these viruses are highly species-specific whereas others have a broad tropism are poorly understood. The key objective of the project is to precisely define all factors determining the species barrier to HCV replication in mouse liver cells. The inability of HCV to propagate in non-human cells may be due to lack or genetic incompatibility of essential cellular replication co-factors and/or due to operation of antiviral restriction mechanisms effectively suppressing viral replication in non-human host cells. For that reason we will identify and characterize both essential host dependency and restriction factors which are relevant to species-specific replication of HCV.

Your qualification:
Candidates should have successfully completed a university degree in molecular biology or a related subject and should have acquired a PhD in virology. He/She should have a strong background and deep interest in virology and cell biology. Experience with plus strand RNA viruses, cell-imaging techniques, genetic screenings and analysis of protein-protein interactions are of advantage. We look for creative and highly motivated individuals who wish to conduct research in an international and interdisciplinary team of scientists.

Severely disabled applicants will be favoured if they are equally qualified.

Starting date:          01.01.2012
                       The contract will be for two years with the possibility for extension

Salary:                 TVöD E13 + bonus to E14

Published:              19.09.2011
Closing date:           21.10.2011

Please send your application (closing date is October 21st 2011) containing CV, publication record, a short description of your previous and future research interests (up to one page), and two academic reference addresses with refer to code 51/2011 to:
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Dept. of Human Ressources, Inhoffenstr. 7,
38124 Braunschweig, Germany
or by e-mail: JobsHZI@helmholtz-hzi.de

For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Pietschmann
Telephone: +49 511 22 00 27-130
or by Email: thomas.pietschmann@twincore.de
Web: http://www.twincore.de/

PhD in Supramolecular Surface Chemistry and Electronic Structure

Two Ph.D. (Doktorarbeit) projects are being offered in the field of supramolecular frameworks surface and interface chemistry. Diploma theses are also possible. These projects are located at the University of South Florida (USF) and are a collaboration between the electrical engineering, chemistry and physics programs. The focus of the projects centers around the growth of metal organic framework systems on surfaces, and the investigation of the related surface chemistry and interface electronic structure. A major focus is on the development of self-assembling semiconducting frameworks structures that can be used in photovoltaic and electronic device applications. The preparative and analytical techniques include self assembly in solution, electrospray thin film deposition in vacuum, photoemission spectroscopy/inverse photoemission spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and state of the art electron microscopies. Successful applicants are self-motivated individuals with dip
 loma or masters degrees in chemistry, physics or engineering.  They have the ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team. The positions are also open to University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) graduates in science and engineering disciplines.
The University of South Florida is one of the largest metropolitan universities of the US serving over 40,000 students and is located in Tampa, on the West Coast of Florida. Tampa features a lively cultural scene combined with the sunny Florida beach-lifestyle. Interested applicants should email (in English or German) a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and names/e-mail/phone numbers of at least two references to Prof. Rudy Schlaf, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA, e-mail: schlaf@eng.usf.edu, web: http://rsl.eng.usf.edu/, Voice: +1-813-974-8463, FAX:+1-813-974-5250. Informal inquiries about the opportunities are welcome! USF is an equal opportunity employer. Applications of female and minority students are especially encouraged.

Anfangsdatum: 3. Januar 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: $20k+Studiengebühren

Homepage: http://rsl.eng.usf.edu/

PhD in Supramolecular Surface Chemistry and Electronic Structure

Two Ph.D. (Doktorarbeit) projects are being offered in the field of supramolecular frameworks surface and interface chemistry. Diploma theses are also possible. These projects are located at the University of South Florida (USF) and are a collaboration between the electrical engineering, chemistry and physics programs. The focus of the projects centers around the growth of metal organic framework systems on surfaces, and the investigation of the related surface chemistry and interface electronic structure. A major focus is on the development of self-assembling semiconducting frameworks structures that can be used in photovoltaic and electronic device applications. The preparative and analytical techniques include self assembly in solution, electrospray thin film deposition in vacuum, photoemission spectroscopy/inverse photoemission spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and state of the art electron microscopies. Successful applicants are self-motivated individuals with dip
 loma or masters degrees in chemistry, physics or engineering.  They have the ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team. The positions are also open to University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) graduates in science and engineering disciplines.
The University of South Florida is one of the largest metropolitan universities of the US serving over 40,000 students and is located in Tampa, on the West Coast of Florida. Tampa features a lively cultural scene combined with the sunny Florida beach-lifestyle. Interested applicants should email (in English or German) a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and names/e-mail/phone numbers of at least two references to Prof. Rudy Schlaf, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA, e-mail: schlaf@eng.usf.edu, web: http://rsl.eng.usf.edu/, Voice: +1-813-974-8463, FAX:+1-813-974-5250. Informal inquiries about the opportunities are welcome! USF is an equal opportunity employer. Applications of female and minority students are especially encouraged.

Anfangsdatum: 3. Januar 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: $20k+Studiengebühren

Homepage: http://rsl.eng.usf.edu/

Grid-computing/Cloud-computing positions at LRZ (Garching near Munich)

The Leibniz Supercomputing Centre is one of the three national High
Performance Computing centers in Germany and operates one of the most
powerful supercomputers in Europe. The fastest computer in Europe, the
SuperMUC, will become operational at the LRZ next year. Within
national and European projects we provide scientists throughout the
whole world with an up-to-date Grid computing infrastructure for data,
information, and computing services.

In the field of Grid-computing/Cloud-computing the Leibniz
Supercomputing Centre in Garching (Munich) is looking for

three scientific staff members
(university post graduate degree; master's degree or equivalent).

You will contribute to national and European research projects
(www.d-grid.de, www.cern.ch/lcg, www.prace-project.eu, www.egi.eu,
www.ige-project.eu), some of which are headed by the LRZ, and will be
working in a multifaceted field on a variety of tasks aimed at
achieving long-lasting results. You will collaborate with the leading
high performance computing centers in Europe and will work with the
main developers of Globus in the USA. The three positions being filled
are in the areas of "Monitoring of Grid-Infrastructures", "Grid
Operation", and "Grid Middleware Globus", respectively. The solutions
which you develop and implement will be applied in large-scale
European projects.

In particular, you will take responsibility for some of the following
tasks (either as an individual or as part of a team):

* integration of new information providers into the LRZ-developed DMON
software
* development of monitoring concepts
* development of monitoring solutions for Globus middleware
* developing Globus middleware
* scouting new technologies and development, focusing on using Cloud
Computing and virtualization techniques in Grid computing
* representing LRZ at national and international policy bodies
* liaison to scientific communities (e.g., astrophysics, particle
physics, geophysics, climatology, medical and life sciences) depending
on your scientific orientation
* operation of Grid infrastructure
* presenting research results in meetings, work shops, symposia, and
conferences (primarily in English)
* installing middleware for the management of resources in the grid
* facilitating training on the usage of Grid software
* monitoring computing budgets and statistics
* supporting users executing Grid projects
* administering grid resources for data storage and computation,
firewalls, configuration management
* administering user projects in the Grid area
* writing reports, deliverables, and documentation (primarily in
English)
* maintaining our web Grid portal and our internal wiki
* programming in C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, shell scripting

You should have the following qualifications:
* a post graduate university degree in a scientifically oriented
subject (computer science, mathematics, physics, etc.) with an above
average GPA
* experience with UNIX/Linux based systems
* programming knowledge with shell and scripting languages (Perl,
Python, etc.) and a high level programming language (C, C++, or Java)
* experience with Grid middleware, notably Globus, is a plus but not a
must
* interest in and enjoyment of project oriented research and
scientific work
* willingness to participate in symposia, conferences and workshops,
also outside of Germany (e.g., Bologna, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam,
USA, etc.)
* good speaking and writing skills in English
* a basic knowledge of the German language
* initiative, capacity for teamwork, and creativity.

The following skills would be helpful:

* familiarity with Grid Middleware: Globus, gLite, or UNICORE
* mastery of HTML and CSS
* familiarity with Eclipse and Plugins
* knowledge of common monitoring tools such as Nagios, Ganglia, Inca, etc.
* experience with installation and configuration of Apache Webserver, Tomcat, REST interfaces
* familiarity with the configuration of firewalls.

Due to its state-of-the-art computing facilities and its proximity to
the Munich universities, LRZ offers a very stimulating and innovative environment. Progressive policies such as flexible working hours
support the combination of work and family life. The free choice of
your favorite operating system (Mac, Linux or Windows; laptop or
desktop) will contribute to an enjoyable work experience at LRZ.

We offer you a pleasant and easygoing work environment in an
internationally recognized research team with many years of experience
that you can draw on for support, while also having ample
opportunity to work independently and follow your individual
preferences. In addition you have the option of pursuing advanced
training or a doctorate (PhD) at one of the many nearby universities.
German is the official language at the LRZ, so German language skills
are beneficial, but English is predominantly spoken in our
multinational team.

Salary is determined by TV-L. The position is time-limited, initially
to two years. Following the institute's goal of equal opportunity,
qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled
persons will be hired preferentially over others with equal
qualifications.

Please submit your application with resume (C.V.), university
transcripts, and letters of recommendation by September 25th, 2011 to:

Leibniz Supercomputing Centre           or via email to:
Mrs. Hannelore Apel                     apel@lrz.de
- keyword: Grid computing - (2011/01)
Boltzmannstr. 1
85748 Garching near Munich

For submissions via email (preferred!) we kindly ask you to send your\
application as a single Word, postscript, or PDF document (not many
individual files). Documents can only be returned if a self-addressed
envelope with sufficient postage is included. Therefore it is best to
send only copies of your documents. Protective covers or wrappers can
be omitted.

For further information please contact:

Dr. Helmut Heller (Tel: 089/35831-8823, Email: heller@lrz.de) or
Dr. Anton Frank (Tel: 089/35831-7841, Email: frank@lrz.de).

A Postdoc position is available in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Münster in Germany

Postdoc position
Ref.: 5281

A Postdoc position is available in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Münster (Münster, Germany) to study the mechanisms of neutrophil activation in mouse models of inflammation. One focus of the work will be defining which molecules are involved in E-selectin mediated neutrophil activation leading to integrin activation, in vitro and in vivo.

These studies will utilize various techniques in cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry, including intravital microscopy studies on neutrophil rolling and adhesion in mice, flow cytometry, flow chamber assays, immunofluorescence microscopy, protein-protein interaction, retroviral transfection of bone marrow cells, and generation of bone marrow chimeras.

This position will be in the lab of a young Principle Investigator (PI). The PI is committed to the applicants career development by creating an exciting and dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art technologies, encouraging the preparation of research papers, the participation at (inter)national meetings, and the submission of independent grant applications. A technician will be assigned to the applicant for support in laboratory work. A weekly joint lab meeting with scientists from various laboratories and a good international network of collaborators provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or MD degree. There are no specific requirements with regard to the applicant’s technical skills, but he/she is expected to be highly motivated and willing to perform animal studies. Expertise in working with retroviral vectors would be a plus.

The position will be open in October 2011. The salary will be according to the German TV-L 13.
Interested applicants are invited to send a copy of their curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 references (address, phone number, email), and a brief statement of career goals to: Administration Department of the University Hospital of Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude D5, 48149 48149 Münster, Germany and also via email to zarbock@uni-muenster.de. For further information please contact us on +49-251-70365-253.

In the case of similar qualification, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities.
Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Biologie Humanmedizin Physik (Doktorarbeit): Role of dynamic glia morphology in synaptic transmission and plasticity

A neuroscience 3-year PhD studentship is available at the Institute of Cellular Neuroscience as of January 2012 (University of Bonn). The student will research novel structural aspects of neuron-glia interaction. Specifically, the short-term dynamics of glial cell morphology, its impact on synaptic transmission and plasticity and its involvement in the pathophysiology of epilepsy will be studied in the hippocampus. The project will be supervised by Dr. C. Henneberger (http://www.izn.uni-bonn.de/front_content.php?idcat=18&lang=2&changelang=2) and involve two-photon excitation fluorescence imaging of hippocampal glial cells in combination with electrophysiology. Applicants would ideally have some prior experience in electrophysiology or imaging.
The prospective PhD student will be embedded in the THEME Medical Neuroscience graduate program and further benefit from the dynamic neuroscience community in Bonn which comprises more than 40 groups focusing on fundamental neuroscience research and its application in the treatment of neurological disorders. Applications including a cover letter and CV should be sent to christian.henneberger@ukb.uni-bonn.de.