A 3 year PhD position is available within the Courant Research Centre Geobiology to work on the molecular mechanisms of shell formation in the freshwater gastropod Lymnaea stagnalis. The successful candidate will join a small but growing group that applies molecular techniques to study the processes of biomineralisation in various organisms. The project will involve the high-throughput identification and characterisation of shell forming genes and proteins in L. stagnalis. Resources available for this project include a shallow draft genome of L. stagnalis, next generation EST datasets derived from various tissues (including the mantle) and a proteome dataset derived from the shell of L. stagnalis. Infrastructure includes an automated high throughput in situ detection system, real time qPCR machine, chemiluminescent detector and all the standard equipment for routine molecular techniques. The applicant should have a degree within a field of molecular evolution or molecular biology, and be able to display relevant experience with molecular techniques (essential), and be familiar with various bioinformatic analyses (desirable). All applications must include the following: - a statement of research interests (or letter of motivation)
- copies of any relevant publications
- at least 1 letter of reference (preferably 2)
- the corresponding contact details of these referees Applications must be submitted before September 30, 2011 and should be emailed to Daniel Jackson (djackso(at)uni-goettingen.de). Informal enquiries are also welcome. Goettingen is a student friendly town, and is located in central Germany with easy access to the rest of Europe. The University has an excellent academic reputation and is one of the nine German Universities of Excellence. The University of Goettingen actively seeks to foster opportunities for female scholars and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Candidates with disabilities who are equally qualified for the position will receive special consideration.
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J. Prof. Daniel J. Jackson
Georg-August University of Goettingen
CRC Geobiology
Goldschmidtstr.3
37077 Goettingen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)551 39 14177
Fax: +49 (0)551 39 7918
email: djackso(at)uni-goettingen.de
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/102705.html
Anfangsdatum: 15. Oktober 2011 geschätzte Dauer: 3 years Bezahlung: 65% TVL E13 Homepage: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/102705.html
- copies of any relevant publications
- at least 1 letter of reference (preferably 2)
- the corresponding contact details of these referees Applications must be submitted before September 30, 2011 and should be emailed to Daniel Jackson (djackso(at)uni-goettingen.de). Informal enquiries are also welcome. Goettingen is a student friendly town, and is located in central Germany with easy access to the rest of Europe. The University has an excellent academic reputation and is one of the nine German Universities of Excellence. The University of Goettingen actively seeks to foster opportunities for female scholars and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Candidates with disabilities who are equally qualified for the position will receive special consideration.
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J. Prof. Daniel J. Jackson
Georg-August University of Goettingen
CRC Geobiology
Goldschmidtstr.3
37077 Goettingen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)551 39 14177
Fax: +49 (0)551 39 7918
email: djackso(at)uni-goettingen.de
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/102705.html
Anfangsdatum: 15. Oktober 2011 geschätzte Dauer: 3 years Bezahlung: 65% TVL E13 Homepage: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/102705.html