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PositionsThe Institutes for Virology (G. Frascaroli), Molecular Virology (F. Kirchhoff), Medical Microbiology and Hygiene (G. van Zandbergen) and Microbiology and Biotechnology (C. Riedel) at Ulm University and Ulm University Clinic invite applications for the following positions in a newly established research program of the Ulm University funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.
A total of 4 Postdoctoral scientists and/or PhD students
The vacancies are initially limited for 2 years. There is a possibility of an employment extension subsequently.
The group is dedicated to studying the biology of human macrophages in the context of infection. The aims are to understand which innate immune responses of macrophages are induced by different pathogens and to elucidate the evasion mechanisms these pathogens have evolved to counteract these immune responses. The pathogens studied by the group include viruses (HIV, HCMV), bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes) and eukaryotic parasites (Leishmania major). Positions are available immediately and will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Remuneration will be according to German public service regulation (TV-L).
Candidates should have a degree in biology or a related field and are expected to have a strong interest in molecular biology, infectious diseases and cell culture techniques. Experiences in immunology are a plus. Superior motivation, willingness and good communication skills in English are prerequisites.
The University of Ulm and the University Medical Center Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.
Applications include (1) letter of motivation, CV, and copies of degree certificates; (2) short summary of the diploma thesis; (3) 2 references; (4) publication or abstract list (if applicable) and should be sent to the coordinator of the program:
Dr. Ger van Zandbergen
University Clinic Ulm
Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm
E-mail: Ger.Zandbergen@uni-ulm.de
Please indicate "Zeiss Program" in the subject line of your email application, or add number 50 on the envelope of a written application.
Job sharing is always possible for full time positions (Postdoctoral scientist).
Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration when equally
qualified.
Depending on the institute, employment takes place through the administration
department of the University of Ulm or the University Medical Center Ulm in
the name and on behalf of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
The FINOVI Foundation (Innovations in Infectiology) is supporting basic and translational research, taking place in Lyon and Grenoble, in the fields of Respiratory infections, Nosocomial infections and Viral hepatitis. The foundation is based in Lyon (France) at the heart of an academic research network (including research teams and infrastructures both in Lyon and in Grenoble) and in interaction with the industrial cluster LYONBIOPOLE.
Field and topic of the Call for Projects
This competitive call is open to researchers working in any topic related to infectiology such as (including but not limited to):
- Host-pathogen interactions
- Vaccinology: Immune bases and technological development
- Structural biochemistry and therapeutic targets - Epidemiology in infectious diseases
- Host cell or pathogen gene and protein networks
- Modelling and simulation of biological systems
The FINOVI Foundation is offering two 4-year contracts to recruit Young Researchers that will set up a research team in one of the Finovi partner-university department. The list of possible hosting departments is available at www.finovi.org/fr:finovi:gouvernance:unites_de_recherche To carry out his/her research project, the successful applicant will have access to research equipment available in the hosting laboratory or clinical department in a favorable scientific and medical environment. The host department and the FINOVI foundation will help the candidate to find a permanent position in France.
The 4-year budget includes :
- The selected candidate’s salary (approximately €45,000 gross per year)
- A research technician’s salary
- A doctoral student’s salary
- A post-doctorant’s salary
- A budget of €100,000 per year to cover operating and equipment costs
Total budget of : 1.2 M €
Projects should be submitted in electronic PDF format
to info@finovi.org by October 30, 2010. The candidates selected for interviews will be informed around December, 2010. Interviews will be held in Lyon in January or February 2011.
More information : www.finovi.eu
Dimitri LAVILLETTE, PhD, HDR, CR1 CNRS
Enveloppes virales et ingénierie des rétrovirus (EVIR)
Unité de Virologie Humaine
Inserm U758 - Ecole Normale supérieure de Lyon
IFR128 Biosciences Lyon Gerland
ENS de Lyon
46 allée d'Italie
69364 Lyon Cedex 07
Tel: 33 4 72 72 87 26
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Fax: +33 472 72 81 37
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