Ab-Initio Dynamics of Condensed Matter

In the Ab-Initio Dynamics of Condensed Matter Group we are aiming to develop novel computational methods to study complex many-body systems such as liquids, biomolecules in solution and solids from first-principles. We are currently particularly interested in liquid water as well as metallic hydrogen. Along those lines we do have a postdoctoral research and a PhD student position to offer, which consists of both method development and application.
Potential candidates must have a PhD / Master degree in Chemistry,
Physics, or related discipline and a strong interest in computer simulations as well as programming. Basic experiences with Linux, numerical methods of theoretical physics/chemistry, electronic structure methods and/or molecular dynamics are highly desirable, but specific knowledge of any of these areas is less critical than exceptional intellectual ability.
Consideration of candidates will begin immediately until the position is filled. Questions and applications in electronic form including a cover letter and contact informations of at least two academic references should be directed to kuehne@uni-mainz.de.

Anfangsdatum: 13. Oktober 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Homepage: http://www.uni-mainz.de/FB/Chemie/AG-Theoretische/index-Dateien/Page8401.html

Postdoc, EU FP7 project NEOShield: Near-Earth object impact mitigation (Berlin-Adlershof)

DLR Institut für Planetenforschung, Berlin
Wissenschaftliche Tätigkeit

Description of tasks:
* Investigate the mitigation-relevant physical properties of near-Earth
 objects (NEOs) (e.g. composition, density, porosity).
* Identify shortcomings in our relevant knowledge of the NEO
 population.
* Investigate the requirements for NEOs to be used as targets in
 mitigation test missions.
* Contribute to the formulation of an impact-threat response
 roadmap for implementation when an actual significant impact threat
 arises.
* Assist the Coordinator with the management of the project, which
 will involve contact with the 12 other NEOShield partner
 organizations in Europe, Russia, and the USA, liaison with ESA and
 national space agencies, and frequent travel.

Contact: Prof. Alan Harris (alan.harris@dlr.de, tel. 030 67055 324)

Necessary qualifications:
* PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. astronomy, planetary
 science).
* Research experience in the field of small Solar-System bodies.
* Willingness to travel.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Eintrittsdatum:
The position is likely to be available from January 2012.

Dauer:
Duration: 3 years.

Vergütung:
Remuneration will be on the TvöD scale up to group 13, depending on
qualifications and responsibilities assumed.

Beschäftigungsgrad:
Vollzeit

Wir streben eine Erhöhung des Anteils der im DLR beschäftigten Frauen
an und freuen uns deshalb über entsprechende Bewerbungen.
Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen und Bewerber werden bei fachlicher
Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir nur Bewerbungen berücksichtigen können,
die uns online über unser Jobs&Karriere Portal (www.dlr.de/jobs)
erreichen.

Ansprechpartner:
Alan Harris
Tel: 030 67055 324

W1 Junior Professorship Applied Plant Nutrition (Göttingen)

The Department of Crop Sciences, Institute of Applied Plant Nutrition
of Georg-August University Goettingen, Germany invites applications
for the newly installed position of the
Junior-Professorship (W1) for Applied Plant Nutrition.
The position is to be filled during the winter term 2011/2012.
The junior professorship will advance and apply scientific knowledge
of mineral plant nutrition focusing on improving the resource use
efficiency of nutrients and water in crop plant growth. The position
provides opportunity to conduct and supervise a junior research group
at the newly founded Institute of Applied Plant Nutrition at Georg-
August University Goettingen, Germany. Candidates should be familiar
with methods of nutrient turnover quantification.
Close cooperation with various university institutes as well as
national and international research centres is explicitly desired.
Appointments will be made by the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen as
a Public Law Foundation according to section 30 of the Higher
Education Law of Lower Saxony and by K+S An-Instituts-Verwaltungs
GmbH. The position is a fixed-term professorship for the duration of
three years. Pending a positive evaluation, the position may be
extended by another period of three years. If the applicant was
employed as a research assistant either before or after obtaining the
doctoral degree, the entire duration of the period of employment and
of the doctoral degree should not exceed six years. Please visit
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/265859.html for additional information
on this position.
Applicants from abroad are specifically welcome. The University of
Göttingen and K+S An-Instituts-Verwaltungs GmbH place particular
emphasis on fostering career opportunities for female scientists and
scholars and therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply.
Disabled persons with equivalent qualification will be given
preference.
Please submit your application in electronic format before November 3,
2011 to:
Prof. Dr. Achim Spiller
Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Buesgenweg 5
D-37077  Goettingen, Germany
Email: dekagrar@uni-goettingen.de

Analysis of vegetation changes in West African savannas in relation to land use and climate impact (Frankfurt am Main)

At the Institute for Ecology, Evolution und Diversity at Goethe-University Frankfurt we offer a PhD position for 3 years (TV G-U 13, 50%)in the EU funded project UNDESERT „Understanding and combating desertification to mitigate its impact on ecosystem services“.

UNDESERT is an interdisciplinary research project of partners from several European and West African countries aiming at an improved understanding of the effects of desertification and degradation processes in West Africa on a local and regional scale. On this basis decision support tools will be developed and introduced to natural resource managers. Also, practical actions for mitigation (e.g. restoration) will be taken.

The PhD position will focus on the analysis of vegetation changes in West African savannas in relation to land use and climate impact. The candidate will assess and analyse the floristic and functional composition along land use gradients and degradation stages on monitoring sites in Burkina Faso, to obtain an improved understanding of mechanisms and processes that determine vegetation degradation in relation to land use and environmental factors. Moreover, consequences of these changes for the ecosystem service functions of savannas shall be investigated by combining species change analysis with use values of savanna species. In close cooperation with scientists from UNDESERT results will be transformed into tools for decision and policy makers and to take practical actions.

The applicant should hold a Diploma/MSc degree in biology (botany), geoecology, or related fields. Experiences in plant ecology would be advantageous. The applicant should be competent in written and spoken English and have good knowledge in spoken French. The successful candidate should enjoy working in an international and inter-disciplinary team and have excellent personnel communication skills. Experience in field work in Africa or in the tropics would be desired.

The Goethe-University advocates gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference. The contract shall start in January 2012. The position is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, copy of certificates, and contact details of 2 potential referees until 15.11.2011 to Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Wittig / Dr. Karen Hahn (e-mail: karen.hahn@bio.uni-frankfurt.de, mail: Dr. Karen Hahn, Institut für Ökologie, Evolution und Diversität, Goethe-Universität, Max-von-Laue-Str. 13, D-60483 Frankfurt am Main). For further information please contact Karen Hahn.

Senior Researcher in Protein Chemistry / Chemical Biology ,Bonn, Germany

The Life & Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute at the University of Bonn, Germany, invites applications for the position as

Senior Researcher in Protein Chemistry / Chemical Biology

Applicants are invited for a PostDoc position in our Chemical Biology group at the Life and Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute at the University of Bonn/Germany. You will join an interdisciplinary team and work on an ERC-funded project on the development of molecular machines based on interlocked DNA-architectures. This project will involve the generation and purification of mutant proteins as well as chemical modifications of proteins and their characterisation by biophysical methods.

The optimal candidate holds a Ph.D. in chemistry (or related discipline) and has a strong background in at least one of the fields of protein engineering, chemical biology, or synthetic biology. An excellent publication record is mandatory. Solid knowledge in protein expression and purification is desired. Experience in protein modification by synthetic methods or in molecular biology is advantageous.

The deadline for applications is 30th of November. The position can be filled immediately and will be granted for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of later extension. Salary is at E13 level according to the TV-L scale. Depending on the scientific success of the project, there is the opportunity to start an independent scientific career and to build up a junior group following completion of the project.

Further information can be found at: www.famuloklab.de

The University of Bonn is an equal opportunities employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified women or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.

Please send your application, including a CV, a description of your own research interests and the contact details of at least 2 scientific referees, as a single PDF file to Prof. M. Famulok (supratec@uni-bonn.de).

Regulation of cardiomyogenesis of embryonic stem cells by lipoproteins and the energy metabolism (Giessen, Germany)

Data of our group demonstrate that cardiomyogenesis of embryonic stem cells is regulated by the energy metabolism which is closely linked to the uptake of lipoproteins by cells. We offer an opportunity for a PhD student (funded by a scholarship) to perform experimental work on the mechanisms of cardiomyogenesis of mouse embryonic stem cells.

The successful applicant will receive a state-of-the art education in stem cell technology in an international working group and a challenging scientific environment. Knowledge of molecular biology and cell biology techniques is of advantage.

 Prof. Dr. Heinrich Sauer
heinrich.sauer@physiologie.med.uni-giessen.de
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Giessen, Germany

Ph.D. Position in Alzheimer Research at the University of Bonn)

Ph.D. student at the University of Bonn

A Ph.D student position is available in the laboratory of
‘Molecular Cell Biology’ at the Neurocenter of Bonn University.
The work is focused on the molecular and cellular biology of
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Projects include investigations on the
regulatory role of protein and lipid metabolism and trafficking in AD
recent research articels: Tamboli et al. J Neurosci 28, 12097 (2208);
Tamboli et al., J Neurosci 31, 1837 (2011); Kumar et al. EMBO J 30,
2255 (2011), Glebov et al., J Biol Chem 286, 22711 (2011); for
review: Tamboli et al., Autophagy 7, 645, Walter, Curr Alz Res, in
press). We seek for candidates with strong background in molecular
cell biology, histochemistry and biochemistry. Candidates with
experience in breeding and analysis of experimental animals (mice or
drosophila) are specifically encouraged to apply. The position is
supported by the DFG and initially available for two years with
possible elongation. We offer to work in a young and motivated team
in a well equipped lab. Applications should include CV, statement of
research interest, certificates, and names and addresses of two
referees and be send preferably by e-mail.

For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Jochen Walter
Molecular Cell Biology
Department of Neurology
Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25
53105 Bonn
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 228 287 19782
Fax.: +49 (0) 228 287 14387
e-mail.: jochen.walter@ukb.uni-bonn.de
Homepage: www.neurologie.uni-bonn.de/walter.htm

PhD/Postdoc in theoretical condensed matter physics.

The Institute for Theoretical Physics of Goethe University Frankfurt invites applications for the following vacancy

PhD or Postdoctoral Position

in theoretical condensed matter physics.

The contract will start on January 1st, 2012 with an initial duration of 12 months.

Salaries are according to the collective agreements on salary scales which apply at the Goethe University (E13, 50% or E13 100% TV-G-U).

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a background in either ultracold atomic physics, quantum optics, strongly correlated electrons or numerical simulations of strongly interacting quantum many-particle systems. Furthermore, the successful candidates should have the capability to work independently and show dedication to the research projects of the group.

In the summer of 2005, Goethe University was awarded the basic certificate of the audit Family-Friendly University. Great importance is attached to the family-friendly structuring of the university work-stream. Employees will be supported in their efforts to combine their professional life with family duties. In this context, part-time employment and models of job-sharing are facilitated. Candidates returning to work after maternity/paternity leave are encouraged to apply for re-employment. Frankfurt University is committed to equal opportunities and selection on merit. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Precedence will be given to handicapped candidates at equal qualification.

The deadline for applications is November 11th, 2011. Please send your curriculum vitae and a description of research interests to:
Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter, http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/cms/index.php?id=hofstetter, Institut für Theoretische Physik der Goethe-Universität, Campus Riedberg, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main.

PhD Position Control Engineering/Cardiovascular Dynamics

In the research studio titled ‚Tiny Heart Catheter Pump with Air Propulsion (Assistance of Temporary Cardiac Failure)‘ a PhD position is available that will focus mainly on the electronic and control aspects of the project. Aim is the development and optimization of a miniature pneumatically operated heart catheter pump based on an existing prototype. The successful candidate will mainly work on the development of the experimental setup and control for a pulsatile mock circulation, signal processing and experimental testing.

Requirements: Candidates should possess a Masters degree in Electrical or Control Engineering or similar and have experience in the field of control engineering and signal processing.

The interdisciplinary project is a cooperation between Vienna University of Technology (Prof. Margit Gfoehler, Rehabilitation engineering) and the Vienna Medical University (Prof. Werner Mohl, Cardiothoracic surgery). The position will start November 1, 2011 and is limited to 2 years. An extension to 2.5 years is planned but not guaranteed. Salary according to the standard of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

Interested candidates should send their application in English including a complete CV and an accompanying letter detailing the candidate's motivations, his or her previous experience, and relevant skills, preferably by email to: margit.gfoehler@tuwien.ac.at.

PhD or Post Doctoral Position Mechanical Engineering/ Cardiovascular Dynamics (Vienna, Austria)

In the research studio titled ‚Tiny Heart Catheter Pump with Air Propulsion (Assistance of Temporary Cardiac Failure)‘ a PhD or Post Doctoral position (both options possible) is available that will focus mainly on the mechanical design and fluid dynamics aspects of the project. Aim is the development and optimization of a miniature pneumatically operated heart catheter pump based on an existing prototype. The successful candidate will mainly work on the design of the device, optimization and miniaturization of the prototype by applying both computational simulation and experimental testing.

Requirements: Candidates should possess a Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in Computer Aided Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Experience with the software package ANSYS CFX will be considered favorably.

The interdisciplinary project is a cooperation between the Vienna University of Technology (Prof. Margit Gfoehler, Rehabilitation engineering) and the Vienna Medical University (Prof. Werner Mohl, Cardiothoracic surgery). The position will start November 1, 2011 and is limited to 2 years. Salary according to standard of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

Interested candidates should send their application in English including a complete CV and an accompanying letter detailing the candidate's motivations, his or her previous experience, and relevant skills, preferably by email to: margit.gfoehler@tuwien.ac.at.

Identification and evaluation of molecular targets in childhood sarcoma

The Section of Molecular Developmental Genetics (head: Prof. Dr. med. H. Hahn) at the Institute of Human Genetics, University of Goettingen invites applications for
1 PhD-student position
(TV-L13/2 for 3 years)
within the DKH-founded project:
“Identification and evaluation of molecular targets in childhood sarcoma”

Description of the projects:
•       biochemical and molecular analyses of the mode of action of Hedgehog-signaling pathway in childhood tumors such as Rhabdomyosarcoma
•       establishment of targeted tumor therapies against these tumors using mouse models
Qualifications and experience:
•       you hold a master or diploma degree in natural science
•       you have experience in methods of cell culture and molecular techniques
•       experience with murine tumor models will be advantageous
•       you are interested in aspects of signal transduction, tumor genetics and the development of new tumor therapies
•       you have good IT and communication skills in English
•       you are team and goal-oriented
Please send an electronic form of your application including CV; certificate of school education, diploma, master etc.; description of your lab experience; short abstract of your master or diploma work and contact details of two references as soon as possible (not later than 18th of November 2011) to Dr. rer. nat. Anja Uhmann (auhmann@gwdg.de), University of Goettingen; Section of Molecular Developmental Genetics at the Institute of Human Genetics.

Anfangsdatum: 18. Oktober 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

PhD Position in Computation and Economics

The Computation and Economics Research Group at the University of
Zurich (Switzerland) is inviting applications for

1 PhD position (full-time) in Computation and Economics.

The PhD student will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken. The focus
of the research activities will be on topics at the intersection of
electronic market design, mechanism design, and user interface design.
This requires an interdisciplinary research approach, using techniques
from economics and computer science, including theoretical modeling
and analysis, simulations, as well as lab and field experiments.

Prospective candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science or
another relevant field (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Business
Economics, Business Informatics, Information Systems, etc.).
Candidates that already have a Masters degree (or equivalent) are
preferred, however, outstanding applicants with a BSc degree will also
be considered. Prior knowledge in microeconomics, game theory,
mechanism design, or user interface design is helpful but not
required. We are looking for candidates that are able to work in a
team, who like challenging tasks, and who are passionate about
research. Good communication skills in English, both oral and written,
are essential. German speaking skills are helpful but not required.

The salary will be around 45,000 Euros per year. The average completion
time for a PhD is 4-5 years. The starting date is negotiable, but no
earlier than November 1st, 2011.

The Computation and Economics Research Group is at the Department of
Informatics which is part of the Faculty of Economics, Business
Administration and Information Technology. Thus, the PhD student will
be in a unique position to conduct interdisciplinary research, with
access to top researchers and professors not only in Computer Science,
but also in Business Administration and Economics. The University of
Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a
vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities
with the highest quality of life in the world.

To apply for the position, please send a detailed curriculum vitae,
grade transcripts, selected publications (if available) and your
BSc/MSc theses to Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken (seuken@ifi.uzh.ch).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. More
information is available at: http://ce.ifi.uzh.ch

Exploring Chemical Space for Drug Discovery

A graduate student position is open for january 2012 to carry out a Ph.D. thesis in cheminformatics. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, informatics, mathematics, or related areas, and have a strong interest in computational work, including programming and data management. The project involves exploration of chemical space by enumeration and mapping of  very large databases such as  the "chemical universe database" GDB, the largest virtual fragment collection for drug discovery developed by our group, see www.gdb.unibe.ch

Methoden:
cheminformatics programming (Java)
databases
virtual screening

Anfangsdatum: 1. Januar 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 3-4 Jahre

Bezahlung: Schweizer Nationalfonds

Veröffentlichungen:
Recent publication of the group on this topic:  L. C. Blum, J.-L. Reymond, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 8732-3; .-L. Reymond, R. van Deursen, L. C. Blum, Lars Ruddigkeit, Med. Chem. Commun. 2010, 1, 30-38; L. C. Blum, R. van Deursen, J.-L. Reymond, J. Comput. Aided Mol. Des. 2011, 25,  637-647.

Homepage: http://www.gdb.unibe.ch

The project is connected to drug discovery projects within the NCCR TransCure (www.transcure.org) and the NCCR Chemical Biology (www.nccr-chembio.ch).

PhD Scholarships

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Neuroscience of Communication: Function, Structure, and Plasticity is based at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, and the University of Leipzig (Germany). The IMPRS also involves the MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK. The graduate programme will start with the Summer Semester 2012 at the University of Leipzig (1 April, 2012).

The IMPRS on Neuroscience of Communication: Function, Structure, and Plasticity offers a unique interdisciplinary graduate programme to study the functional, structural, and plastic bases of human communication through an integrative and interdisciplinary approach. Its overriding goal is to train PhD students in multidisciplinary aspects involved in communicative action. Besides behavioural work, the programme draws on elaborate modern imaging techniques, including a 7-Tesla MRI scanner and a 306-channel MEG system.

The school invites applications for PhD scholarships.

Successful candidates will be accepted into one of the following four modules of the school:
(1)Verbal Communication: Language
(2)Foundation of social cognition and emotions
(3)Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical
(4)Methods: Physics of neuroimaging and signal processing.

More information on content, structure, and faculty of the programme can be found at:
http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de

Requirement for successful candidates for the PhD programme is a Master's (or qualified equivalent) degree in disciplines like computer science, linguistics, neurobiology, neurology, physics, psychiatry, psychology, or related fields. Candidates near to completion may also submit applications, indicating the expected date of completion.o

Further requirements for successful candidates include:
outstanding academic performance.
excellent oral and written English language skills.
aptitude for original, independent, and creative work.
(desirable) experience conducting research, preferrably with results published or submitted for publication.

The application must be supported by a degree and school certificate, academic transcripts, a CV, two names and email addresses of academic referees willing to support the candidate's application, and a personal statement explaining the candidate's motivation and reasons for pursuing a PhD at the IMPRS. Applications should indicate the preferred research cluster into which the candidate wishes to be accepted.

All admitted students receive financial aid in the form of a scholarship for the duration of three years. The language of the IMPRS is English. Visit www.leipzig.de for information on living in Leipzig/Germany, in the heart of Europe. We seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under-represented and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply. We are committed to employing more individuals with disabilities and especially encourage them to apply.

Anfangsdatum: 1. September 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: Stipendium

Homepage: http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/application/index.html

Applications are to be submitted by completing an application form by 31 January, 2012.
Please use the link on the imprs-website for your application. Applications open on 1 November, 2011.
We will contact you when your application has been assessed.

Graduate position in bioinformatics at the German Cancer Research Center

Interested in computational network analysis and systems biology of cancer cells?

We are a research team of one postdoc, 5 phd-students, varying undergraduates and the group leader. We are offering a position for performing a phd-thesis in bioinformatics.

We are investigating and modeling metabolism, signaling and regulatory networks of cancer cells. Experimental data is taken from microarrays, RNA sequencing, and image data from RNAi knockdown screens. We employ machine learning methods, statistics and own developments (e.g. shaping out tumor specific regulation) to identify specific drug targets for cancer therapy and in particular for neuroblastoma tumors.

If you are interested in machine learning like neural networks and are eager to develop and establish new concepts which may also come from physics (statistical mechanics), and if you hold a degree in physics, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, biology or related subjects, we are happy to receive your application.

PD Dr. Rainer König
r.koenig@dkfz.de
Bioquant, IPMB, Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg

PhD position Ultracold controlled chemistry

There is an open PhD position (4 years, full salary) in the atomic, molecular and laserphysics group of the VU University Amsterdam to setup an experiment for an ultracold mixture of metastable helium and rubidium, make ultracold molecules and study atom-molecule reactions. This research, based on the experimental tools from atomic physics, aims to understand fundamental questions in the field of quantum chemistry in the ultralow temperature regime.

For further information please contact Dr. Steven Knoop (s.knoop@vu.nl)

Meteorologist or Physicist - Experimental Boundary-Layer Meteorology and Turbulence ,University of Tübingen, Germany

The Environmental-Physics group at the Centre for Applied Geo-Science, University of Tübingen, Germany, studies turbulent atmospheric flows using airborne measurement systems and numerical models. Our main interests are the turbulent energy and momentum exchange between the heterogeneous earth surface and the lower atmosphere, the water cycle, wind farming, and the interaction of turbulent flows with aircraft foils and ground-based structures like wind converters. We develop meteorological sensors (wind vector, humidity, temperature, etc.) for research UAV and data-analysis software for airborne measurements. Currently, we are looking for a

Meteorologist or Physicist

with interest in conducting research in the fields of

Experimental Boundary-Layer Meteorology and Turbulence

The tasks include
• analysis of airborne measurements and other high-resolution data sets
• reporting in the framework of a DFG (German Science Foundation) funded research project
• scientific co-operation (discussion, data exchange, joint publications) with project partners, focused on Large-Eddy Simulation, ground-based in-situ measurements and remote sensing, and foot-print models.

Candidates have to fulfil the following minimum requirements:
• a master / diploma in atmospheric science or similar
• knowledge of atmospheric physics, turbulence theory, boundary-layer meteorology
• profound experience with numerical data analysis and scientific programming (e.g. C, Fortran)
• able to discuss and present scientific subjects in English, fluently

The position can be filled immediately, we expect applications as soon as possible. The first employment will be for 11 month only, but an extension of the contract up to four years in total is likely. Work place is Tübingen. Salary will be according to the German public service (50 % of TV-L E13 with a good chance to increase after the first 11 month). During the second phase of the employment the candidate will be given the opportunity to write a PhD thesis.
In case of equal qualification and experience physically challenged applicants are given preference. The University of Tübingen aims at increasing the share of women in research and teaching and encourage female scientists to apply.

Please send your application (including application letter, statement of research interests, CV, certificates) referring to announcement code 'enphy-2011-3' by email ( one PDF file only ) to:

Prof. Dr. Jens Bange (phone +49 7071 29 74 714), jens.bange@uni-tuebingen.de

PhD Student Positions in the Doctoral College Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease

The Medical University of Graz, the University of Graz and the Graz University of Technology offer an excellence PhD program funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) in “Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease” (DK-MCD) that provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary training in biomedical research in a stimulating international environment. The thesis projects focus on aspects of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases that integrate basic research and clinically-oriented sciences utilizing a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art techniques.
For selected PhD students there is the possibility for up to 3 years employment with a contract that includes social benefits and will be encouraged to spend up to one year abroad joining other collaborating laboratories.
Applicants must hold, or be close to obtaining, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a Master in any discipline of natural or life sciences or medicine. The selection procedure, all training activities and communication will be in English. Thus, excellent written and spoken English skills are required.

Applications must be submitted per email to dk-mcd@medunigraz.at in full and using only the requested forms.

Further information and application forms are available at: http://www.medunigraz.at/DK_MCD

Anfangsdatum: 1. März 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 3 years

Homepage: http://www.medunigraz.at/DK_MCD

Research Associate at The Leibniz Institut of Ecological and Regional Development

The Leibniz Institut of Ecological and Regional Development invites applications for the following position from 01.11.2011 to 28.02.2014:
Research Associate (m/f)

in the project
„Networking Intelligent Cities for Energy Efficiency - NICE“

funded by the European Commission in the 7th Framework Research Programme.
Part time (50% - 20 hours / week)

The Green Digital Charter, initiated by the city network Eurocities, aims to focus the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in cities on enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Signatories of the Charter commit themselves to developing and implementing corresponding local strategies. The NICE project supports this process through research, evaluation and knowledge transfer.

Tasks:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis and appraisal of local strategies and instruments for implementing the Green Digital Charter, and for contributions to the realisation of knowledge transfer activities. This includes identifying local actor constellations and –perspectives, developing qualitative and quantitative indicators for Europe-wide monitoring, guidance documents for cities and local stakeholders, as well as decision support tools. Project work will be confirmed with the possibility acquiring a doctoral degree.

Requirements:
Candidates must have a university degree (diploma or masters) e. g. in urban studies, political sciences, sociology, spatial planning or geography, and several years of professional experience in implementation and evaluation research at the local level (policy analysis, qualitative social research), as well as excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken. They are also expected to have a sound knowledge of the relevant policy domains (local energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and/or ICT applications) and of concepts for transitions and socio-technical system transformation – ideally documented by scientific publications. Moreover, knowledge of indicator development, communication skills with various actors and organisational talent would be an asset.

We promote equal opportunities. Women and persons with disabilities are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

Please send your application with a self-addressed and stamped envelope by 02.11.2011 to:

Leibniz-Institut fuer oekologische Raumentwicklung e. V.
Personalbuero (NICE)
Weberplatz 1
01217 Dresden

GSISH-Doktoranden-Stelle Advanced diffusion MR Methods to study human brain (München)

GSISH-Doktoranden-Stelle

“Advanced diffusion MR Methods to study human brain”

Description
The Graduate School of Information Science in Health (GSISH) at Technische Universität München is seeking applications from highly motivated candidates for a 3-year funded PhD position.

Diffusion MR methods play an important role not only in understanding the brain and its functions, but also in diagnosis for instance of neurogenerative diseases. You will be involved in developing and investigating methods for diffusion based image mechanisms, data acquisition in phantoms and human, but also in data processing.

This will require good (bio)physical understanding. You will be collaborating with a team of experienced scientists from the MR group at GE, the Medical Technology (Prof Haase) department at TUM and the Max-Planck Institute for Psychiatry (Dr. Czisch), get unique access to latest hardware, as well as an extensive internal and external network of collaborating sites. The European GE Global Research Center provides an excellent infrastructure for conducting cutting-edge research.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a Masters degree and a strong background in (bio)physics or a related sub-ject. Interest and prior knowledge in neurosciences is desired.

Our offer
He/She will become part of the highly renowned TUM Graduate School of Information Science in Health (GSISH) and a student member of TUM, one of Germany’s first universities of excellence. The GSISH will actively assist the candidate in achieving a Ph.D. degree within the scheduled time of three years. The payment and the conditions of employment follow the specifications of TUM-GSISH position.

Application Details
Applications should include curriculum vita, certificates and transcript of BA/MA/Diplom or equivalent degree, summary of the previous work, letter of motivation, proof of fluency in English and names of 2 references. Please send your application within one pdf-document to gsish(at)tum.de.

Contact
Dr. Ursula Mühle
Managing Director
TUM – Graduate School of Information Science in Health
Department of Informatics
Boltzmannstr. 3
85748 Garching
gsish@tum.de
http://gsish.tum.edu/

Postdoctoral Scientists

The University Medical Center Mannheim is operating as a maximum service general hospital with a broad spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic resources. More than 4500 employees are conducting an annual medical inpatient treatment for more than 70000 patients and numerous outpatient visits. The medical faculty is part of the 600-year-old University of Heidelberg. Scientific activities, including basic and clinical research, are reflected by numerous scientific publications, as well as conferences and seminars organized by its members.

The Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University of Heidelberg with the clinical cooperation unit „Molecular Oncology of Solid Tumors“ (Director: Prof. Dr. Allgayer) of the Clinic for Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. Post) is looking for two

Postdoctoral Scientists (f/m)
Both positions are available in full time from January 1st, 2012 to December 31st, 2013 with the possibility of extension. Closing date for application will be November 30th, 2011.

Description of duties:
The clinical cooperation unit “Molecular Oncology of Solid Tumors” is offering 2 positions for highly motivated postdoctoral scientists, to join our interdisciplinary translational research team at the DKFZ (German Cancer Research Center) in Heidelberg. Within this position, you will work on projects addressing, but not being limited to, the role of microRNAs, tumor cell-stroma interactions, specific metastasis-related genes and tumor suppressor genes in the metastasis of solid tumors, including colorectal or lung cancer. The position will also explore viral aspects in solid cancers. Furthermore, molecular markers of response and resistance towards novel molecular targeted therapies are in the center of our research interests. Our methodology includes the whole spectrum of molecular and cellular biology, virology, proteolysis, transcription and signal transduction, tumor banking, prognostic studies, diverse in vivo models relevant for translational research, and high-through!
 put techniques. One of the positions will explicitely have to conduct advanced molecular microscopy techniques and therefore, for one of the positions, experience and interest in biotechnology would be highly beneficial.

Desired qualifications:
       Doctoral degree (PhD or MD/PhD) in molecular biology, cancer biology, virology, and biotechnology
       Excellent writing and communication skills as evidenced by publications and fluency in English, preferably also German
       Experience in molecular and cellular methods, preferably also in large-throughput techniques such as gene expression profiling, sequencing, epigenetics, etc. For one position, experience in biotechnology or medical physics is of advantage
       Experience in national and/ or international grant applications would be appreciated
       Strong interest in metastasis, translational research, and biotechnology

We offer:
       working in a multi-disciplinary team including researchers and also clinicians, including international collaborators and collaborators from the industry
       Payment according to the terms of the collective agreement „Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder” (TV-L)

We support equal opportunities for women. Therefore, we look forward to applications by women with special interest. Handicapped people with equal skills will be employed preferably.

For further information please contact Mrs. Erika Hillerich (phone: +49-621-383-2226, email: erika.hillerich@umm.de).

Did we arouse your interest? Then please apply with CV, list of publications and two letters of recommendation (index 849/1) via our career portal https://bewerberportal.umm.de/Jobs

PhD position in Cognitive Neuroscience at The Department of Psychology of the University of Giessen, Germany

We invite applications for a PhD project on incentive motivation in the Biological Psychology group at the Department of Psychology of the University of Giessen, Germany.

The project will investigate how motivational stimuli are processed in the human dopaminergic system and how these processes affect cognition, in particular long-term memory and decision-making. The work involves fMRI, genetic analysis and psychopharmacology. Interested candidates are encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. Additional duties include teaching an undergraduate seminar on biological psychology (2 h/week, approx. 30 weeks/calendar year).

The department offers a research-dedicated MRI scanner with peripheral physiology equipment, EEG facilities and access to a genetics lab through local collaboration. We encourage research visits at collaborating institutes abroad.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience. Proficiency in English is expected; programming skills in Matlab and experience with fMRI are an advantage.

The position is funded for 1 year (50% TV-H 13), with the possibility of extension for 2 more years, from December 2011 (starting date is flexible). The University of Giessen is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann at bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

For further details, please contact Bianca Wittmann:
Phone +49-641-9926 160
E-mail bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de

PhD in Theoretical Quantum Optics of Ultracold Quantum Gases and Nanostructures,UK

A new PhD position in Theoretical Quantum Optics of Ultracold Quantum
Gases and Nanostructures is available at the University of Oxford,
Department of Physics.

The project’s main target is merging quantum optics and many-body
physics of quantum gases, using theoretical methods of atomic and
condensed matter physics. We will address phenomena, where the quantum
natures of both light and ultracold matter play equally important
roles. Modern theoretical and experimental studies are just entering
this ultimate quantum regime of the light-matter interaction.
Applications for quasiparticles in the systems of quantum
nanophotonics are of interest as well. For more information, please,
visit www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/quantum-optics-of-quantum-
many-body-systems

The candidates with expertise in either Atomic, Molecular and Optical
or Condensed Matter Physics are welcomed to apply. The position is
fully funded for EU-related students. Other candidates may apply but
are required to provide funding to cover additional fees.

To express the intention to apply, and for informal inquiries about
the project and application procedure, please, contact the project
leader Dr. Igor Mekhov ( www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/contacts/people/Mekhov
) prior to the deadline 18 November 2011.

The application should be submitted online. Please see
http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/AL/gradcrit.htm for information on the
requirements on academic ability and English Language tests. For
information on How to Apply and an application form, please visit well
in advance http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/apply/index.html A PDF copy of your application for Graduate Admissions
should also be sent to The Administrative Secretary, Atomic and Laser
Physics, Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road,
Oxford, OX1 3PU, or by email to alp@physics.ox.ac.uk. Please quote
11ATOM002 on your application and all correspondence.

Two Research Assistants at the Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen)

The Institute for Astrophysics at the Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen is looking to fill the following positions that are available in the project “Development of new wavelength standards for the search for habitable planets” under a Starting Grant of the European Research Council:

Two
Research Assistants

Regular working hours will be 39.8 hours per week with a limited contract of 2 years with possible extension to 5 years (Salary according to the TV-L); and

Two
PhD Students

Regular working hours will be 23.9 hours per week with a limited contract of 3 years (60% TV-L 13).
Positions should be filled by 01.01.2012.

Successful applicants have an astronomical background and a strong interest in laboratory physics or optical engineering. Physicists from quantum optics, molecular physics, or similar areas are particularly encouraged to apply.
Research Assistants have a PhD in physics, PhD students have a master or diploma degree.

The University of Goettingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured.
Please send your application with the usual documents in electronic form by 31.10.2011 to
e-mail: sekr@astro.physik.uni-goettingen.de ,
and contact Prof. Ansgar Reiners for questions.

We request that you send us copies of your application documents, as no returns will be made. We will destroy the documents after a holding period of five months.

PostDoc / PhD student position in the field of biogeochemical process modelling

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a German academic research and teaching institution resulting from a merger of the university (Universität Karlsruhe (TH)) and the research center (Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe), the former national nuclear research center founded in 1956 as the Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe (KfK). The KIT is one of nine German Excellence Universities and one of the leading universities in science and engineering in Europe, ranking 6th overall in terms of citation impact.

The department of biogeochemical processes in Garmisch-Partenkirchen – lead by Prof. Klaus Butterbach-Bahl - invites applications to the open position of a
postdoctoral researcher / phd student (male/female) in the area of terrestrial ecosystem modelling.

In the framework of national and international projects – funded by the EU, German Ministry of Science and Technology and the German Research Foundation – the focus of the work is on the development of process oriented biogeochemical models for the simulation of ecosystem C- and N-turnover processes and associated matter exchange with the hydrosphere and atmosphere at site to regional scales.. These models are used to assessing effects of global changes (landuse, climate) on biosphere-atmosphere-hydrosphere exchange processes and for the development of adaptation and mitigation strategies with regard to the emission/ deposition of greenhouse gases from/ to terrestrial ecosystems and landscapes.
The working group has recently developed the regional scale ecosystem model LandscapeDNDC which has been successfully coupled to other regional models to simulate regional C & N cycling and its feedbacks due to lateral nutrient transport in the soil. Model development is based on a close cooperation with other working groups at KIT as well as at other national and international universities and research institutions.

Job description:
In the frame of ongoing projects the successful applicant will further develop the simulation of crop-growth and microbe-plant competition for nutrients of LandscapeDNDC. Further tasks are linked to specific project work such as
•       Impacts of global climate change on carbon sequestration in (agricultural) soils
•       Mitigation options to reduce the losses of reactive nitrogen into the water body and/or atmosphere from agricultural and forest soils
•       Assessing the greenhouse gas balance of bioenergy crops, thereby considering direct and indirect emissions of N and C compounds as well as effects of direct and indirect land use changes.
The candidate is expected to participate in international projects and exchanges with Asia, Africa and America.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have – besides an appropriate university degree in the field of ecology / biology / agricultural and environmental sciences / hydrology / geo physics – a very good knowledge of vegetation dynamics / agricultural crop growth and the related C &N cycling of the terrestrial ecosystem.
Candidates with a background in numerical mathematics, physics, computer sciences or geography with a strong interest in numerical simulation, scientific programming, visualization and data mining, parallelization on HPC system (MPI, OpenMP, OpenCL) or coupled modelling are also welcome.

Salary: Based on TV-L, PhD position (50 – 75%), PostDoc (100%)

Institute: KIT Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research - (IMK-IFU), Department of biogeochemical processes, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Contract duration: PhD 3 years / PostDoc 2 years

Starting date: As soon as possible, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

Contact person: For any questions please contact Dr. Edwin Haas, Phone +49 (0) 8821 / 183 245, E-mail: Edwin.Haas@kit.edu

Application: Applications (only as PDF documents) should be sent to Prof. Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, Phone: +49 (0) 8821 / 183-136, E-Mail: Klaus.Butterbach-Bahl@kit.edu

PhD-student position, Institute of Physiology 1, University of Bonn, Germany

The successful applicant will work in optogenetics, a technology taking advantage of light sensitive proteins for the electrical manipulation of cells and organs. The lab of Prof. Sasse has recently applied this technology to stimulate cardiomyocytes in the culture dish and in the beating heart of mice (Bruegmann T et al., Nature Methods 2010;7:897-900). Our aim is to extend these studies to other cell types and organs and to manipulate the membrane potential and intracellular signaling cascades.

We are searching for a highly motivated, team-oriented graduate student with a strong interest in cellular and integrative physiology. Previous experience with electrophysiological and/or imaging techniques is advantageous. Candidates should hold a diploma or a master’s degree in biology, pharmacy, or a related subject.

The PhD student position will be integrated into the structured PhD Program of the Medical Faculty. The successful applicant will be trained in a broad range of molecular-, cell biological and physiological techniques. The laboratories are very well equipped and integrated into an excellent scientific environment.

Salary will be according to the German salary scale TV-L E13 (50%). The University of Bonn is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified female applicants or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.

Correspondence and applications (in English or German) should by sent via e-mail to philipp.sasse@uni-bonn.de until 31.10.2011

Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Sasse
Juniorprofessor
Institute of Physiology 1
University of Bonn Medical School
Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25
53127 Bonn
Tel.: +49-(0)228-6885-212
Fax: +49-(0)228-6885-201
Email: philipp.sasse@uni-bonn.de

Academic Director for GIGAs doctoral programme and the Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers (HIGS) (Hamburg)

The GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien seeks to hire an
Academic Director for GIGA’s doctoral programme and the Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers (HIGS).
Applications are invited for a full-time position, with an initial contract of three years, starting 1 April 2012. The salary is commensurate with TV-AVH / TVöD EG 14/15.

The successful candidate will
- direct GIGA’s doctoral programme and contribute to the graduate school’s academic programme,
- steer the further development of the doctoral programme and graduate school, incl. the acquisition of third-party funds,
- provide guidance to international doctoral students, and
- conduct research on regional powers.

Desired qualifications:
- Doctoral degree or Habilitation in political science/international relations; preferably regional specialisation on Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East
- excellent publication record; experience in the acquisition of third-party funds; relevant management and/or teaching experience

The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.

Please send your application (Ref.-No. GIGA-11-09) and relevant supporting documentation (CV, credentials, list of publications, max. two recent work samples) to:

Stephanie Stövesand,
GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies,
Neuer Jungfernstieg 21,
20354 Hamburg,
Germany.
E-mail: stoevesand@giga-hamburg.de. E-mail applications are preferred.

Screening of applications will begin on 18 November 2011.

Further information about HIGS can be found at www.regionalpowers.org. For other information, please visit the GIGA homepage (www.giga-hamburg.de), contact Dr. Anja Jetschke (e-mail: jetschke@giga-hamburg.de, phone: +49 (0)40- 42825-768) or Prof. Dr. Detlef Nolte
(e-mail: nolte@giga-hamburg.de, phone: +49 (0)40- 42825-560).

PhD position in Global Change Genetics Project

The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a new interdisciplinary institute with
the mission to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity
and climate change on the organism level. It has been founded by the Senckenberg
Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and other partners.
The Centre is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of
Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It provides a new, dynamic research
environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The
Project Area C “Biodiversity and Climate” invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral
researcher in the field of Climate Change Biology/Conservation genetics

PhD position in Global Change Genetics
Project C3.2 [Ref. #C38a]

The successful applicant will investigate the role of genetic diversity within and among
populations under Climate Change conditions. The main focus lies on the role of local genetic
adaptation potential and inbreeding depression under changing climate conditions. We will use
common garden laboratory and field approaches in combination with the assessment of neutral
(e.g., microsatellites) and adaptive variation (next generation sequencing, transcriptomics). The
work will focus on different model and non-model organisms of animals (e.g., Chironomus) and
plants (Arabidopsis). The applicant will take responsibility in study design, analyses of large
genetic datasets, statistical analyses and publication of the results.

The applicant should hold a Ph.D. in the field of evolutionary genetics, molecular ecology, or a
related field, and have a strong background in population genetic analyses and in advanced
statistical methods. Experience with the parallel handling of different projects as well as the
willingness to set up experiments with invertebrates and plants is highly desirable.
The applicant is expected to work independently, to have an interest in a wide range of
taxonomic groups, to have very strong oral and written communication skills and the willingness
to develop a joint project with multiple collaboration partners. Salary and benefits are according
to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E13, full position).

The contract shall start as soon as possible (probably 01.01.2012) and will run for 24 months.
The duty station will be Gelnhausen and Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The employer is the
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.

The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women are therefore strongly
encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given
preference.

Please send your application by mail or (preferably) as e-mail attachment (one pdf), mentioning
the reference of this position (#C38a) and including a letter outlining your suitability for the post,
a detailed CV, contact detailsof two referees and a selection of your most important publications
before October 28th, 2011 to: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator
Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main,
Germany. E-mail to Service & Administration: recruiting@senckenberg.de. For scientific
enquiries please write to Dr. CarstenNowak (email: cnowak@senckenberg.de).

PhD student position: water quantity and quality assessment ,Potsdam, Germany

We invite applications from outstanding individuals for a PhD-student’s position (TV-L 13, 50%) to support the core interdisciplinary research team at PIK. The goal is to analyse impacts of climate change and land use change on water discharge and nutrient cycling at the drainage basin scale using process-based computer models and GIS tools.

The candidate for this position should hold a university degree in hydrology, geoecology, geoinformatics, water management, climatology or a related discipline, and preferably have some experience in hydrological modelling and programming (Fortran, C). Excellent data analysis skills (ArcGIS, MapWindow, GRASS), fluency in English (writing, speaking), oral presentation skills, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team are further essential requirements. The position involves integrated vulnerability assessment related to the water cycle (quantity and quality aspects) at the regional scale with a focus on climate change, water resources management and land use change, using the ecohydrological river basin model SWIM.

Initially, the position is fixed-term until 30 September 2014, in the framework of the EU-funded project “Integrated water resources and coastal zone management in European lagoons in the context of climate change” (LAGOONS).

Applications including CV and motivation (written in German or English) should indicate the reference number vk/01, and arrive at PIK no later than 15 November 2011. Excellent and good applications will be considered until the position is filled. The applications – preferably by email - should be directed to:

Dr. Valentina Krysanova,
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
P.O. Box 601203, 14412 Potsdam, Germany
Email: krysanova@pik-potsdam.de

PhD-student position-Optogenetical control of muscle cells

PhD-student position, Institute of Physiology 1, University of Bonn, Germany.

The successful applicant will work in optogenetics, a technology taking advantage of light sensitive proteins for the electrical manipulation of cells and organs. The lab of Prof. Sasse has recently applied this technology to stimulate cardiomyocytes in the culture dish and in the beating heart of mice (Bruegmann T et al., Nature Methods 2010;7:897-900). Our aim is to extend these studies to other cell types and organs and to manipulate the membrane potential and intracellular signaling cascades.

We are searching for a highly motivated, team-oriented graduate student with a strong interest in cellular and integrative physiology. Previous experience with electrophysiological and/or imaging techniques is advantageous. Candidates should hold a diploma or a master’s degree in biology, pharmacy, or a related subject.

The PhD student position will be integrated into the structured PhD Program of the Medical Faculty. The successful applicant will be trained in a broad range of molecular-, cell biological and physiological techniques. The laboratories are very well equipped and integrated into an excellent scientific environment.

Salary will be according to the German salary scale TV-L E13 (50%). The University of Bonn is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified female applicants or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.

Correspondence and applications (in English or German) should by sent via e-mail to philipp.sasse@uni-bonn.de until 31.10.2011

Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Sasse
Juniorprofessor
Institute of Physiology 1
University of Bonn Medical School
Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25
53127 Bonn
Tel.: +49-(0)228-6885-212
Fax: +49-(0)228-6885-201
Email: philipp.sasse@uni-bonn.de

Anfangsdatum: 1. Dezember 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 36 Monate

Bezahlung: TVL-E13 50%

2 Post-doc positions available in the field of immune regulation (Berlin)

The Immune Regulation group at the Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum, a Leibniz institute, is looking for two highly motivated post-doctoral scientists. Applicants should have a strong interest in immunology. Experience in cellular and molecular biology would be highly favorable.

We are an international team working on fundamental principles of immune regulation, and on the translation of this basic knowledge into new therapeutic strategies.

The projects will be related to investigation of the regulatory functions of B cells in autoimmune and infectious diseases, and to the development of novel approaches for adoptive cellular therapy against cancer.

Please send your application with CV and brief outline of previous research experience to:

Dr. Simon Fillatreau
DRFZ
Immune regulation group
Chariteplatz 1
10117 Berlin
Germany
E-mail: fillatreau@drfz.de

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PhD Positions in Neuroscience (Optogenetics and Neuroprosthetics) at the Ernst Struengmann Institute in Cooperation with Max Planck Society in Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

The Optogenetics and Neuroprosthetics Group headed by Dr. Ilka Diester
has openings for PhD positions. We are seeking applicants with a
strong interest in performing cutting edge research in neuroscience.

Successful candidates will join a young and dynamic research group.
The group’s core research areas are sensory-motor circuits and
neuroprosthetics. We apply modern techniques including optogenetics,
multielectrode array recordings, online decoding, calcium imaging, and
DNA cloning. Depending on your skill set you will work on behavioral
tests and electrophysiological questions, understanding population
codes and neural circuits, improving decoding algorithms, or developing
new optogenetic targeting tools for improving neural prosthesis and
advance our knowledge about the sensory-motor system.

Participation in lectures of the International Max Planck Research
School (IMPRS) of neural circuits and the Goethe Graduate Academy
(GRADE) is possible and will be encouraged. At the IMPRS you will
learn about basic principles and modern techniques of neuroscience.
GRADE will convey ‘soft skills’, e.g. time management and writing
skills.

The positions are fully funded with a salary comparable to TVoeD13/2
(approximately 20k Euro). The positions come with direct supervision
by the principal investigator and support to enable completion of the
thesis within 3 years. Funding for up to 2 more years is available.

The Ernst Struengmann Institute gGmbH (ESI) is an independent and
privately funded research institute with a focus on medical research
and natural sciences. It is associated with the Max Planck Society,
one of the most distinguished institutions in science worldwide.
Cooperations with the Goethe University exist. Frankfurt, one of the
largest cities in Germany, is conveniently located in the center of
Germany and ideally connected by train and plane (Frankfurt airport).
It is a multicultural city and offers many cultural and recreational
activities.

Ideal candidates have an excellent degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in
Neuroscience, Engineering, Molecular Biology, or Physics. They must
have a strong electrophysiological or (bio)engineering background and
solid programming experience ideally in Matlab. Above all, they must
have a strong motivation, a sense for responsibility, interest for
detailed analysis, and a distinct desire to learn. Prior experience in
optogenetics and neuroprosthtics is advantageous. Fluency in English
is required (both written and spoken).

If you are interested, please send your complete application until
October 30, 2011 by e-mail (see below for detailed instructions) to
ilka.diester@esi-frankfurt.de.

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Detailed instructions for applicants

Your application must comprise:

Motivation letter
Your 1-3 page essay should contain the following details (not
necessarily in this order):
a) What is your background? In which fields have you studied/worked
before and how do you think this can be useful for the present job?
b) What attracts you to the field of neuroscience?
c) Which problem(s) in neuroscience are you most interested in? Pick
one and describe some coarse ideas how you would approach the problem.
d) Which skills, what personality do you think can you contribute to
the group?
e) Why do you wish to continue your career as a PhD student?
You may add other details to your motivation letter if you find them
important.

Curriculum Vitae
Send a classical tabular CV with your contact details, your date-of-
birth, a current photograph, and all stages of education and
employment. Begin and end dates should be month-accurate.

List of skills, awards, publications, hobbies
List your skills, especially proficiency in languages (including the
level of proficiency), that you think might be useful for the job.
Also list any awards you might have got or papers you might have
published already. You may also mention hobbies if you like.

Score records
Send copies of all your degrees and score records. If scores are
neither compatible with the German nor the US system, give indication
how your scores can be translated into one of these systems or give
evidence in which quantile of all graduates you are at your school.

Contact details of at least two academic references
If possible, please contact the references prior to listing their
names. Sort them with the person who knows you best ranked first and
give indication how each person is related to you. Try to select
references who have supervised you while doing research (some project
work, graduation thesis, etc.).

Please send your application by e-mail only to
ilka.diester@esi-frankfurt.de.

All documents must be in PDF format and must not be compressed. If
possible, combine all documents to a single PDF file.

Scientist m/f (physicist or mathematician)

We are a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, a leading association Europe-wide, focusing on "Environmental Health".

The aim of our research is to proactively detect health risks for both humans and the environment, decoding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and developing concepts for prevention and therapy of diseases.

The research group "Radiation Risk" of the Institute of Radiation Protection offers the position of a

Scientist m/f (physicist or mathematician) 2011/1216

Job Description
- Stochastic modeling of atherosclerosis after exposure to ionising radiation
- Integration of cellular effects into mathematical models for atherosclerosis
- Analyses of epidemiological data
- Analysis of consequences for the risk from ionising radiation with special consideration of model uncertainties

Your Qualifications
- PhD in physics or mathematics
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in modeling of complex processes
- Experience with a higher programming language such as C/C++
- Highly motivated and team oriented

Our Offer
- Working in an innovative, well- equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding
- Further training opportunities
- Initial short-term employment contract until 30.09.2014 with a standard public service salary (TVöD EG 13)

The Helmholtz Zentrum München as holder of the Bavarian Advancement of Women Prize and of the Total E-Quality Certificate is striving to increase the overall proportion of women on its staff and thus expressly urges qualified women to apply.

PD Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Helmut Schöllnberger
E-Mail: schoellnberger@helmholtz-muenchen.de
Telefon: 089 3187-2765

Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Radiation Protection
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

Junior Researcher in Spatial Cognition SFB/TR8 - architecture & wayfinding (Freiburg im Breisgau)

- OPEN POSITION -

Postgraduate Position / Junior Researcher
at the Transregional Collaborative Research Center
SFB/TR 8 Spatial Cognition, Universitaet Freiburg

Project R6-[SpaceGuide] – Human and Robot Navigation in Structured
Environments

-Under the condition of job release / (vorbehaltlich der Mittelfreigabe)

- Project Description: -

The mission of our research group is to better understand human wayfinding
processes and their interaction with the environment. The overall aim is
to employ cognitive science to work together with architects on improving
the design of buildings with evidence-based design approaches as well as
user-centered evaluation methods, ranging from real-world observation
studies to Virtual Reality experimentation

The goal of R6-SpaceGuide is to investigate human and robot navigation in
structured environments. We compare the influence of structured features
and regularities on the successful wayfinding of human and robotic agents
in complex, often public buildings like airports, hospitals or libraries.
The psychological side of the project combines theories and methods from
human-computer interaction, environmental psychology and architectural
design to investigate human behavior and identify which features in the
environment need to be improved to foster better orientation and
wayfinding.

More information on the research center can be found at
http://www.sfbtr8.spatial-cognition.de/

- Qualifications: -
Applicants should have expertise in cognitive psychology and should hold a
master or diploma degree in psychology, cognitive science, human
geography, geographic information science, or a related field.

As the research topics are strongly connected to the domain of
architecture, candidates with a master level degree in architecture will
also be considered, especially if they are interested in obtaining a
PhD-level qualification in cognitive science. (The University of Freiburg
does not offer architecture degrees, so any further degree in architecture
would need to be sought in collaboration with architectural partner labs
in Newcastle, London, Karlsruhe or Zurich or others). If a suitable
candidate initially does not meet the formal qualifications of the
position (e.g. bachelor level degree only or qualifications from a
different field), but shows potential for cross-training into the field in
our team, we can offer a qualification scholarship for a start-up time of
up to one year, or as a visiting doctoral student from another university.

The position is a 50% position, thus geared towards a doctoral researcher.
The successful applicant is expected to work on obtaining a doctoral
degree in the scope of this position. We may be able to extend the
position to 100% for an advanced doctoral candidate or a post-doc
researcher by spring/summer 2012.

Candidates should be committed to interdisciplinary, team-based research
and be fluent in spoken and written English.

Ideally, an applicant will also have knowledge of / interest in more than
one of the following areas: cognitive psychology; environmental
psychological; psychological experimentation; human-computer interaction /
usability engineering; spatial cognition; architectural design. Additional
training will be provided on the job.

- Main Tasks: -

* Planning, preparing, conducting and analyzing psychological experiments
on human wayfinding in real buildings. Supervising student assistants in
all steps of experimentation.

* Work with our Virtual Reality team on planning and implementing
lab-based wayfinding experiments based on VR software WorldViz Vizard.

* Theoretical analysis of wayfinding tasks based on human-computer
interaction approaches (cognitive walkthrough, cognitive task analysis,
simplified GOMS modeling)

* Conduct spatial analysis of buildings (e.g. space syntax analysis) or
collaborate with architects on such analyses; collaborate on design of
virtual buildings for studies.

* Preparing manuscripts for publication in international journals / at
conferences.

- Conditions of Employment: -

Salary is according to the German Federal pay scale (TV-L 13, 50%
position, approx. EUR 17,000 p.a.). The position is available from
December 2011 until the end of 2014.

Application deadline: 30. October 2011 (or until a suitable candidate is
found).

As the University of Freiburg intends to increase the proportion of female
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case
of equal personal aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will be
given priority. Applicants with a migration background are welcome.

- How to Apply & What to Do in Case of Questions: -

Please address questions about the position and send your application
(preferably by email!) to:

PD Dr. Christoph Hölscher <hoelsch@cognition.uni-freiburg.de>

SFB/TR 8 Spatial Cognition
Universitaet Freiburg
Friedrichstr. 50
79098 Freiburg / Germany

For a paper-based application, please make sure to only send document
copies, as all received application material will be destroyed after the
selection process.

PhD in Soil Chemistry/ Biogeosciences (Basel, Switzerland)

The Institute of Environmental Geosciences invites applications for a

PhD in Soil Chemistry/Biogeosciences

We are looking for candidates who are interested in biogeochemical cycling of carbon in soils and soil degradation. Aim of the three years SNF funded project is to delineate indicators for soil erosion in mineral grassland and forest soils of the Alps and drainage-induced carbon degradation in wetlands both qualitatively and quantitatively. Experience in interpretation of stable isotopes will be appreciated.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, statement of research interests, list of publications (or summary of master thesis), curriculum vitae and addresses of at least 2 referees as early as possible but not later than 28. Oktober 2011 to Prof. Dr. Christine Alewell, Institute of Environmental Geosciences, University of Basel, Bernoullistr. 30, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland or christine.alewell@unibas.ch.

2 PhD positions (Universitaet Wuerzburg): Environmental impacts of GM crops on pollinators

Rationale
Bees are the main pollinators of agricultural crops and wild plants worldwide. There is concern that widespread commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops could harm pollinator populations. However, standardized sampling and laboratory testing methods, as well as data on the status of pollinators in agricultural landscapes before the introduction of GM crops, are widely lacking. In a forthcoming EU project two PhD positions are available. Successful applicants will conduct research on (i) the effects of GM crops on in vitro reared bee larvae, (ii) combined effects of multiple stressors (disease, food quality, GM crops) on pollinators, (iii) the exposure risk of honey bee colonies to potential GM crops in agricultural landscapes and (iiii) monitoring of bee diversity in different European biogeographic regions. Based on results obtained in the project, we will harmonize sampling and testing methods across Europe in order to minimize risks of GM crops to importa!
 nt pollinator species. The project is part of a larger EU consortium of 22 working groups from 16 countries working on Assessing and Monitoring the Impacts of Genetically modified plants on Agro-ecosystems (AMIGA).

Requirements
Applicants for the PhD positions should hold a Masters or Diploma degree in Biology or related fields. For one position, we are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in environmental risk assessment, laboratory work or in vitro rearing. For the second position, we are seeking a skilled candidate with strong interest in wild bee ecology and pollination. For both positions knowledge in applied entomology, agroecology, animal ecology, advanced statistical methods and GIS would be relevant. Knowledge in handling honey bee colonies would be advantageous. The candidates are expected to work independently and to integrate into an international project with multiple collaboration partners.

Salary and conditions
The positions are for three years (50%, TVL E13). Depending on final approval, the project will start on 1 January 2012. The working place will be at the University of Würzburg, Germany. The doctoral thesis will be written as a series of English manuscripts.

Applications
Please send your application as a single PDF file per-email to Prof. Dr. Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter, Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology, Biocentre, University of Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany (E-mail: ingolf.steffan@uni-wuerzburg.de) and Dr. Stephan Härtel (stephan.haertel@uni-wuerzburg.de). Applicants should send a letter of interest (it should be specified which position would be the first choice), their CV, complete certificates, and the names (with email address) of two referees.

Review of applications will start on 31 October 2011.

For further information, please contact
Prof. Dr. Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter (Ingolf.Steffan@uni-wuerzburg.de), or Dr. Stephan Härtel (stephan.haertel@uni-wuerzburg.de), Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology, University of Würzburg

Reconstruction of Asian monsoon using compound-specific isotope signals of terrestrial and aquatic biomarkers in Tibetan lake systems

The PhD-project will be integrated into the DFG project of the joint research Lake System Response to Late Quaternary Monsoon Dynamics on the Tibetan Plateau and is part of a multi-proxy research activity reconstructing the late Quaternary Monsoon dynamics on the Tibetan plateau. It uses stable isotopes (13C, 15N, 18O and D) to reconstruct the hydrology of individual lake systems and 14C to compare the timing of events in different lakes on the plateau. &#948;D values of aquatic and terrestrial biomarkers, especially n-alkanes, are applied to reconstruct monsoon intensity and climate, respectively.

The aim of the PhD project is:
I. Reconstruction of past changes of the hydrological cycle by extracting terrestrial and aquatic n-alkanes from lake sediments and by analysing their compound-specific hydrogen isotope ratios
II. Establishment of valid age chronologies to compare different lake sediments using compound specific 14C-AMS measurements
III.Integrated reconstruction of the intensities and the extent of the Asian Monsoon circulation

The successful applicant is encouraged to apply for admission to the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (www.imprs-gbgc.de), a structured PhD program that offers complementary courses and other helpful additions to the thesis project.
Please send your applications directly to the institute’s address Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie, Postfach 10 01 64, 07701 Jena, Germany.

Subject Requirements (Qualification):
•       Masters degree, or equivalent, in the earth sciences, (bio)chemistry or related areas
•       Knowledge of stable isotopes are advantageous
•       Experience with ASE, GC FID, IRMS instrumentation is desirable
•       Professional handling of chemicals
•       Good English language skills and interest in joining a multidisciplinary research team are required. Knowledge of German would be an advantage, and at least the willingness to learn basic German is required.

Compulsory Attachments:
Curriculum vitae, certificates, letter of motivation, contact details of one or two references

Contact details:
MPI for Biogeochemistry, 07745 Jena
Department of Biogeochemical Processes (http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de)
Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis: Prof. Dr. Gerd Gleixner

Anfangsdatum: 17. Oktober 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 years

Postdoctoral position in computational mass spectrometry, Institut Pasteur (Paris, France) (Paris, France)

There is an immediate opening for a 2 1/2-year postdoctoral position in the Systems Biology Lab of the Pasteur Institute, located in Paris, France. The postdoc would work directly with Drs. Schwikowski and Vandenbogaert, and indirectly with academic and industry researchers in the European GlycoHIT project. The major goal of this ongoing project is automatic glycopeptide identification on a large scale from single and tandem mass spectrometry data.

Requirements: Excellent mathematical and algorithmic skills, interest and experience in some branch of bioinformatics. Experience with mass spec-based proteomics and/or glycomics would be a plus. French language skills are optional.

Contact: Benno Schwikowski (benno@pasteur.fr)
Tel. +33 1.45.68.86.20
http://systemsbiology.fr
http://glycohit.eu

PhD Position (E13/2) (Bonn)

UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM BONN
    - ANSTALT DES ÖFFENTLICHEN RECHTS -
Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology
(Head: Prof. Dr. O. Brüstle)

We announce the availability of a

PhD Position (E13/2)

in the field of neural differentiation at the Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology (Director: Prof. O. Brüstle).

The candidate will join the newly established multicenter project StemCellFactory (www.stemcellfactory.de) to develop new approaches for the derivation of neural cell types from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Interfacing fundamental stem cell biology and translational research, this project will employ developmental mechanisms of stem cell differentiation to develop standardized protocols enabling industry-scale automated production of patient-specific neurons and glia for disease modeling and compound screening.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, team-oriented graduate, capable of independent working with a strong interest in neurobiology, stem cell research, biotechnology and disease modeling. Experience with cell culture techniques, microscopy or molecular biology techniques is advantageous. Candidates should hold a diploma or a master’s degree in biology, molecular biomedicine, biotechnology, or a related subject.

We offer comprehensive training in an innovative field of science, a highly stimulating environment and state-of-the-art laboratories featuring the latest cell reprogramming, neural differentiation and bioengineering technologies.

The Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology is affiliated with LIFE&BRAIN, a research and development platform located on the University of Bonn biomedical campus. LIFE&BRAIN features both academic institutions and commercial units, which work together under one roof to develop novel strategies for the diagnosis and therapy of nervous system disorders.

Salary will be according to the German salary scale TV-L E13 (50%). The University of Bonn is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified female applicants or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.

Please send your application including CV, description of expertise, certificates and references to:

Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology
Universitätsklinikum Bonn
Frau Nina Rößler
Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25
53127 Bonn
Tel.: +49-228-6885-500
E-mail: nina.roessler@uni-bonn.de
www.stemcells.uni-bonn.de

Postdoc-, Projektleiterstelle (Wiesbaden)

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht i.Gr. ist die führende Wirtschaftsuniversität in Deutschland und besteht derzeit aus zwei Fakultäten, der EBS Business School und der EBS Law School. Wir inspirieren Persönlichkeiten und stehen für ein einzigartiges Netzwerk, Exzellenz in Lehre und Forschung, Internationalität und einen starken Fokus auf Verantwortung und Nachhaltigkeit.

Im Zuge dieser Entwicklung führt das Supply Chain Management Institute (SMI) der EBS Business School eine Reihe von öffentlich geförderten, hochinnovativen Forschungsprojekten im Rahmen des BMBF-Spitzenclusters Effizienzcluster LogistikRuhr (http://www.logistikruhr.de/index.php?id=80) durch. Zur Unterstützung der Forschung im Projekt „Sustainable Sourcing Excellence“ (http://www.ebs.edu/smi/2465.html?&L=0) suchen wir am Supply Chain Management Institute ab sofort eine/n

Postdoc/Projektleiter/in (m/w) (100%)

Sie wollen:
•       In einem zukunftsweisenden Projekt zum Experten im Bereich nachhaltiger Einkauf und nachhaltige Beschaffungslogistik werden?
•       Erfahrung in der Leitung komplexer und innovativer Projekte sowie in der Führung von Mitarbeitern gewinnen?
•       An einem international führenden Institut für Supply Chain Management, Einkauf und Logistik arbeiten?
•       Anwendungsorientierte, praxisrelevante Forschung auf höchstem wissenschaftlichem Niveau unterstützen und bei Interesse selbst durchführen?

Sie erwartet:
•       Ein innovatives und herausforderndes Aufgabenfeld
•       Intensiver Austausch mit Praxispartnern und Wissenschaftlern
•       Ein internationales Arbeits- und Forschungsumfeld
•       Enge Interaktion mit Wissenschaft und Praxis
•       Partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit an einem jungen, dynamischen Institut

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung, wenn Sie:
•       Über eine abgeschlossene Promotion in den Wirtschafts- oder Ingenieurwissenschaften verfügen
•       Hervorragende informationstechnische Kenntnisse haben
•       Sich gerne in ein leistungs- und erfolgsorientiertes Team integrieren

Erfahrungen in einigen der folgenden Gebiete runden Ihr Profil ab:
•       Praktische Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Supply Chain Management, Einkauf, Logistik
•       Praktische Erfahrungen in der Entwicklung komplexer informationstechnischer Lösungen
•       Gute Kommunikations- und Teamfähigkeit sowie Präsentationssicherheit
•       Flexibilität sowie zielorientiertes und eigenverantwortliches Arbeiten
•       Selbständiges und strukturiertes Arbeiten
•       Organisations- und Koordinationstalent

Ihre vollständige Bewerbung per E-Mail richten Sie bitte an: michael.henke@ebs.edu

Prof. Dr. Michael Henke
Supply Chain Management Institute (SMI)
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht i. Gr.
Söhnleinstraße 8F
65201 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 611 7102 2100
www.ebs.edu
www.supplyinstitute.org

Postdoctoral researcher in "Population Genomics" Project D1.1 Ref.#D27a (Frankfurt)

The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a interdisciplinary institute with the mission to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change on the organism level. It has been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and other partners. The Centre is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The Project Area D “Laboratory Centre” (Molecular Ecology Laboratory; headed by Markus Pfenninger) invites applications for the position of a

Postdoctoral researcher in “Population Genomics”
Project D1.1 [Ref. #D27a]

The applicant is expected to carry out cutting edge research in the field of population genomics with the model organisms (land- , freshwater snails, non-biting midges) of the group. Central aim is the identification of genes involved in the local adaptation to different climate regimes. Participation in university teaching is possible, while the acquisition of external research funding is highly desired.
The applicant should hold an earned Ph.D. in biology, with a strong background in population genetics, evolutionary ecology and/or genomics. She or he should already have experience with large data sets and should be interested in linking evolutionary and climate change issues. Practical experience in molecular work is desired. Applicants should have a strong publication record. Very good written and oral English language skills, willingness to learn at least basic German and interest in joining a multidisciplinary research team are required, as well as proven organizing abilities.

Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E13).
The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women and men are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference.

The contract shall start 1th of January 2012 and will be restricted to 24 months. Review of the application starts on November 1st 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The duty station will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Please send your application by post or preferably e-mail, including a detailed CV, 3 reference contacts, a list of publications and up to five selected re/e-prints before October, 31st 2011 to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. E-mail to Service & Administration: recruiting@senckenberg.de.

For scientific enquiries about the position please contact Prof. Dr. M. Pfenninger (pfenninger@bio.uni-frankfurt.de).

PhD position in Marine Ecology / Ecology - - Projekt B2.1 [Ref.#B50a] (Frankfurt)

The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a new interdisciplinary institute with the mission to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change on the organism level. It has been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and other partners. The Centre is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The Project Area B “Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate” invites applications for the position of a

PhD position in Marine Ecology / Ecology
Project B2.1 [Ref. #B50a]

The main goal of the project is to model the distribution of marine benthos species in response to climate change. The successful applicant will investigate the impact of climatic factors on the distribution patterns of benthic organisms and develop methods to improve the performance of the modelling methods. We aim at applying new statistical quantitative methods for predicting changes of the functioning of marine benthic ecosystems in response to climate forcing.

We seek a motivated, organized, independent and enthusiastic candidate with an MSc(or equivalent) in ecology, marine ecology, or related disciplines. The ideal applicant will have practical experience in statistical methods to model species distribution and GIS. Knowledge and experience in marine benthos are desirable. We encourage application from non marine disciplines if the candidate has experience in distribution modelling methods.

Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E13, 50%).
The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference.

The position is a 30 months employment, starting January 1st 2012. The project is carried out in cooperation with Dr. Henning Reiss, Marine Ecology group at the University of Nordland (BodØ, Norway), where the candidate will be enrolled as PhD student. The candidate will mainly work at Senckenberg am Meer in Wilhelmshaven (Germany) with abroad stays at the University of Nordland for one year in total. The candidate must be accepted into an accredited PhD program at the University of Nordland. Termination of the contract can be considered if the candidate is not accepted into an accredited PhD program within the stated deadline, fails to produce mandatory progress reports, does not display sufficient progress, and fails to perform mandatory duties.

Please send your application by post or by e-mail attachment, mentioning the reference of this position (#B50a) and including a letter outlining your suitability for the post, a detailed CV, contact details of 2 referees and a selection of your most important publications before November 5th, 2011 to: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
E-mail to Service & Admnistration: recruiting@senckenberg.de. For scientific enquiries please write to PD Dr. Ingrid Kröncke (Ingrid.Kroencke@senckenberg.de) or Dr. Henning Reiss (henning.reiss@uin.no).

Frankfurt a. M. 29.09.2011

Dr. Johannes Heilmann
Administrative Director