德国慕尼黑大学博士后招聘

Postdoctoral Position on Chromatin Regulation by PIM Kinases : Munich, Germany

Applications are invited for an AICR-funded postdoctoral position in the group of Dr. Gyula Timinszky. The research group is part of the Butenandt Institute of the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich. The department is located on the Martinsried campus in the immediate vicinity of the Max Planck Institute, the Biocenter and the Gene Center, ensuring a lively scientific environment.

The project
The successful applicant will study the regulation of chromatin structure and dynamics upon DNA damage, specifically, the role of PIM kinases in modulating chromatin and DNA damage signaling. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the team of Dr Sébastien Huet at the University of Rennes 1 (France) involving research stays in Dr. Huet’s laboratory. Our approaches involve quantitative live cell imaging, cellular assays and molecular biology.

Your qualifications
You should have a PhD degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences or a related field. Experience in live cell microscopy and image analysis is important. You should be creative, dedicated and reliable. Motivation to work independently as well as in an international and interdisciplinary team is expected. Good communication skills in English are required.

We offer
The position is funded for 3 years with an initial one-year contract and a possible 2-year extension. Salary will be based on the TV-L E13 level and includes health insurance and pension. The starting date is on or before October 1, 2014.

Your application should include a motivation letter, CV, your publication list and the contact details of at least two referees. Please submit applications and inquiries by email to Gyula Timinszky (gyula.timinszky@med.lmu.de) by May 31, 2014….