Postdoctoral position in "Analysis of nanocrystalline materials via X-ray diffractionâ (Thun, Schweiz)

Empa is the interdisciplinary research and services institution

for material sciences and technology development of the ETH Domain.

Our Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures at
Empa's location in Thun, Switzerland, is offering a

Postdoctoral position in "Analysis of nanocrystalline materials
via X-ray diffraction”

We are looking for a researcher with a recent PhD in Physics,
Chemistry or Materials Science. Research is conducted in an
international environment and in cooperation with several
industrial and academic partners and is mainly funded by
long-term European and national projects. The successful
candidate will generally assist in the synthesis of new
nanocrystalline bulk materials and thin films and explore their
microstructure by X-ray diffraction and by complementary methods
such as transmission electron microscopy or Raman spectroscopy.

A strong interest to work at the leading edge of measurement science
and a high motivation to work in international and multidisciplinary
research teams are essential. Good knowledge of English (oral and
written) is important and knowledge of German or French would
be an advantage. Experience in X-ray diffraction techniques
is desirable.

Empa in Thun offers an ideal working environment and is situated
in a beautiful area in the German speaking part of Switzerland.

Applicants are invited to apply for a 1-3-year appointment.

Additional information can be obtained from our website

www.empa.ch or www.empa.ch/abt128

and by
contacting Dr. Johann Michler, johann.michler@empa.ch

Please submit your application online

http://internet1.refline.ch/673276/0309/++publications++/1/index.html

and upload all documents ("pdf"-file is recommended) through this webpage until 15.10.2012. Any other way of applying will not be considered.

PhD Position in Privacy and Security in Video Surveillance ,Klagenfurt,Austria

The Institute of Networked and Embedded Systems at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt recently launched the TrustEYE research project which focuses on privacy and security aspects in video surveillance

and visual sensor networks. The project was reviewed and scientifically approved by FWF and is funded by KWF. In
collaboration with our international partners at the National University of Singapore (NUS) we are going to develop concepts and prototypes for trustworthy sensing and collaboration in visual sensor networks.

We are looking for a research staff member (PhD student) with a
strong interest in one or more of the following areas:

- Privacy protection and IT security

- Smart cameras and embedded systems development

- Computer vision and image processing

Additional information about the project and the job opening
can be found in the following job description:  http://trusteye.aau.at/images/2012-08/trusteye_job_offer.pdf

Doctoral studentship position in University of Lübeck,Germany

The University of Lübeck,Germany is a modern Life-Science University with seven academic programs in-cluding Medicine, Informatics, Medical Informatics, Molecular Life Science, Infection Biology, Mathematics in Medicine and Life Science and Medical Engineering.

Within the medical section, the Institute for Systemic Inflammation Research (ISEF), (Director: Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Köhl), invites applications from highly motivated candidates for two:
Doctoral Student positions
The initial appointment will be for 2 years starting November 1, 2012. Continued employment fol-lowing the fixed term is possible.

The first position is integrated into the research training group 1727 (GRK 1727): “Modulation of autoimmunity” (www.grk1727.uni-luebeck.de/). The focus of this project is on the mechanisms un-derlying the development of the inflammatory response in autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin. Recently, our laboratory identified new mechanisms that drive and control such inflammation (Karsten et al. Nat. Med. 2012). The second position is integrated into a DFG-funded project dealing with the regulation of intestinal tolerance and inflammation by the complement system. More, specifically the project focuses on the cross-talk between complement and different toll-like recep-tors (Hawlisch et al. Immunity 2005, Weaver EJI 2010). The project is designed to delineate the molecular mechanisms underlying this cross-talk and its impact on intestinal tolerance and inflam-mation.

Position requirements include a diploma or masters degree in biology, biochemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates experienced in isolation and purification of immune cells, their phenotypical characterization by flow cytometry and experimental disease models.

The salary for the two positions will be up to 65% off a full position on TV-L13. Applications of women are strongly encouraged. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your applications including informative documents (motivation letter, CV, list of pub-lications (if available), and 2 references)) by September 15, 2012 to:

Prof. Dr. Jörg Köhl
Institute for Systemic Inflammation Research
University of Lübeck
Ratzeburger Allee 160
23538 Lübeck, Germany
Email: bewerbungen@isef-luebeck.de
http://www.isef-luebeck.de
Phone: +49-451-500-3067

PhD in Neutrophils in Atherosclerosis,University of Muenchen

Within a third party-funded project I am looking for two PhD students. Both positions are available from January 2013. The project is based at the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Munich (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Prophylaxe-und-Epidemiologie-der-Kreislaufkrankheiten/de/index.html). The projects center around the role of neutrophils in chronic inflammation with a specific emphasis of atherosclerosis. Methodologically, the projects involve predominantly animal models of inflammation, specifically of leukocyte recruitment. Hence, applicants should have experience with handling of animals and possibly hold a certificate for animal experimentation. Applicants should have a Master degree in a relevant field from a European university, and good knowledge in physiology, inflammation, and immunology. Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, a quick learner, a good team-player and have effective communication skills. Please send your moti!

 vation letter, CV, list of publications, and the name of two referees to  Oliver.Soehnlein@med.uni-muenchen.de

Relevant papers:
 Dƶring et al., Circ Res, 2012; Soehnlein, Circ Res, 2012; Soehnlein et al., Sci Transl Med, 2011; Soehnlein & Lindbom, Nat Rev Immunol, 2010; Drechsler et al., Circulation, 2010.

Heidelberg University, invites applications for a Dr.sc.hum Novel molecular therapeutic approaches in hereditary nephrotic syndrome

The Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Heidelberg University, invites applications for a

Dr.sc.hum. position in Experimental Nephrology (50% TV-L 13).

        The position is available starting October 1st, 2012 or later in the research group “Functional animal models of hereditary kidney diseases”, at our Molecular Nephrology laboratory. The project will be carried out within the framework of the  European Consortium for High-Throughput Research in Rare Kidney Diseases (EURenOmics) funded by the European Union (FP7) at  the Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Heidelberg University. Funding for this position can be provided for up to three years.

        The research of the group focuses on animal models of mostly hereditary rare kidney diseases.  An inducible knock-in mouse model expressing the most common human mutation in podocin, a key gene involved in the regulation of the glomerular filtration barrier, allows us to study drug effects in podocin-mutation associated nephrotic syndrome.
        The project is focused on testing the efficacy of novel candidate compounds emerging from in vitro screening studies for their ability to attenuate proteinuria and glomerulosclerosis, characteristic features of the nephrotic syndrome, and to delay progression to renal failure.

        The successful candidate will work within an international team of young researchers at a well-known university. The candidate will acquire expertise in conducting animal experiments and a wide array of laboratory methodologies (WB, RT-PCR, IF, IHC, expression microarrays etc.), perform statistical analysis, present results at research meetings and international conferences, and publish research manuscripts in high-ranking scientific journals. Postgraduate education in cutting-edge research technologies will be provided as part of the EURenOmics consortium activities.

        Candidates must hold a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field and should be able to work with animals. Very good English communication and writing skills are expected. We are looking for a highly motivated young scientist with a strong interest in pursuing innovative translational research, acquiring comprehensive experimental skills and working in a dynamic team.

        Please submit your application and CV to Prof. Dr. Franz Schaefer (franz.schaefer@med.uni-heidelberg.de)

Anfangsdatum: 1. Oktober 2012

geschätzte Dauer: 2-3 Jahre

Bezahlung: 50% TV-L 13

Homepage: http://www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/Nephrologisches-Labor.931.0.html

Project Leader in Remote Sensing and Ecophysiology,Luxembourg

Duties and responsibilities:

The selected candidate will lead a research team focusing on the understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying plant mediated exchange processes. A specific emphasis is set on related scale dependency processes from leave to ecosystem levels. The selected candidate has expertise in remote sensing (especially
fluorescence, hyperspectral and/or thermal techniques) as well as in gas-exchange and flux measurements to scale and quantify the spatio-temporal variations of plant mediated exchange processes. She/he will work at the interface between plant ecophysiology and remote sensing.
The selected candidate will have to develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized innovative and interdisciplinary research program. The research activity must be balanced between basic and applied research and must attract external funding (e.g. FP7, ESA).
The selected candidate will exploit the potential for interdisciplinary research to improve our understanding of ecosystem processes at different scales, both through in-house competencies in remote sensing, hydrology, climatology, biology, agronomy and pedology, as well as through external partner institutions. Providing leadership to direct research and mentoring graduate students is essential.

Qualifications:
- PhD in geosciences, biological sciences, physical geography, ecology, or environmental sciences with a specialisation in remote sensing and ecophysiology.
- Knowledge in plant and canopy functioning, canopy-atmosphere exchange processes,measurement of fluxes, remote sensing of land surface processes.
- Knowledge in (hyperspectral) thermal remote sensing would be considered as an advantage.
- Experience with common digital image processing and GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS, Erdas/Imagine, IDL/ENVI) is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position in a R&D environment (public or private), with proven organizational skills and experience with fund-raising in national and/or
European R&D funding.
- The candidate must have a record of publications in peer reviewed scientific journals.
- Applicants must demonstrate good skills in oral communication, an aptitude for grant writing, project management, team leadership in an interdisciplinary research group, and an interest to work on intra- and interdepartmental multidisciplinary projects.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work productively in a team environment are essential attributes.
- International experience and interest are required.
- The candidate must be fluent in English (scientific exchange) and have a good knowledge of French (administrative language) or German.

Contact
Candidates who are interested in that position should send their application (with the above reference) including CV, motivation letter, publications, names of two or three referees, diploma, possible work certificates and a report detailing the past and current
research activities, the technologies applied, the results obtained either by e-mail to recrutement@lippmann.lu (format .doc or .pdf) or by mail to:
Centre de Recherche Public - Gabriel Lippmann
Service Ressources Humaines
41, rue du Brill
L-4422 BELVAUX

Postdoctoral Scientist,The Department of PharmacognosyUniversity of Vienna ,Vienna, Austria

The Department of Pharmacognosy (group of Prof. Brigitte Kopp),

University of Vienna, Faculty of Life Sciences, invites applications
for a Postdoctoral Scientist.

We look for a highly motivated and committed young scientist to join
our team that is dedicated to the isolation and identification of
natural products.
The successful candidate should bring the following qualifications:
- PhD degree preferably in Pharmacy, but graduates in Chemistry,
Biology or another field strongly related to pharmaceutical biology
are also welcome
- Postdoc experience from a competitive research laboratory
- Extensive experience in natural product chemistry (isolation and
structure elucidation, quality assessment of drugs etc.), NMR and other
analytical methods for natural product identification
- Strong interest in the field of drug discovery and pharmacological
characterisation of biologically active natural products
- Good German and English communication skills
- Experience in teaching (practical training in pharmacognosy/
pharmaceutical biology)
- High motivation and commitment, and the capacity to work in a team

The position is available from October 1st, 2012 for 2 years.

An excellent record of publications in the field of natural product
chemistry and demonstrated willingness to co-supervise graduate
students are essential.
We expect that the successful candidate establishes her/his own focus
of research and acquires project funding.
We offer well equipped laboratories with up-to date scientific
environment, and an excellent working and social atmosphere.

Interested candidates should send their application including CV,
list of publications, statement of research interests and contact
details of at least one reference till September 10th 2012 by
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at and to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kopp:
brigitte.kopp@univie.ac.at with the identification number of
advertisement: 3360

PhD in Metallic and biomimetic Nano-Catalysts for Glucose Fuel Cells,Germany

Position: PhD fellowship (funding secured for 3-4 years) is immediately available only for an applicant who lives currently in Germany or in EU countries, in the research training group (Graduiertenkolleg GRK 1322 „Micro Energy Harvesting“), supported by the German research foundation (DFG) in connection with University of Freiburg.

Responsibilities: for B1 project entitled “Metallic and biomimetic Nano-Catalysts for Glucose Fuel Cells”. The study will use water-in-oil microemulsion method to prepare monometallic or bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) supported on different carbon nanostructures as nanocatalysts for one-compartment biofuel cell applications. The synergistic effect of supported bimetallic NPs or other nanohybrid systems can be utilized to have tolerant catalysts in mixed-reactant fuel cells. Mechanistic investigation of reaction products detected by the chromatographic analysis will give insight into fundamental aspects of catalysis, allowing comparison different catalysts in terms of high electrocatalytic efficiency in physiological condition.
Innovative research may also be focused at the nanoscale or molecular level. Examples of possible research emphases include the following areas: nanomaterials, biocatalysis, immo-bilization techniques (e.g. layer-by-layer self assembly of enzymes/ electron transfer mediator on electrode surface), electrochemical engineering, and nanotechnology.

We offer excellent working conditions and a state-of-the-art infrastructure in a highly dynamic and international environment at the forefront of research which is a hallmark of the research training group (GRK 1322 „Micro Energy Harvesting“) and laboratory for sensors at IMTEK. This opens the door to your scientific career. Collaborations with a network of excellent partner universities in different countries have been established.

Qualifications and skills:
• Recently finished an academic degree (Master degree, German Diploma or equivalent) in chemistry, physics or materials engineering is required with demonstrated capability and success in developing research at the interface of engineering and electrochemical/biochemical sciences.
• A strong background in chemistry and previous experience with electrochemical techniques is welcome.
• Highly motivated, fluent in English, good practical laboratory capabilities, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Have good interpersonal communication skills, especially with other PhD students within our research training group (Micro Energy Harvesting), and would excel in the multidisciplinary research environment.

Application: Send a single PDF via e-mail in German or English to Dr.-Ing. Laith Hussein(laith.hussein@fmf.uni-freiburg.de) including: (i) a covering letter (ii) detailed curriculum vitae (iii) a short description of previous research (1-2 Pages). (iv) two letters of recommendation or the names and contact details of two potential academic referees.

Reply by: The position is immediately available and the applications will be evaluated continuously until the position is filled. More details on the project and about our research group can be found at: http://www.imtek.de/MEH .

Anfangsdatum: 29. August 2012

geschätzte Dauer:       36 months

Bezahlung: ca. 1465 €/ month (tax-free)

Veröffentlichungen:
1. L. Hussein, G. A. Urban, M. Krueger, Fabrication and characterization of buckypaper-based nanostructured electrodes as a novel material for biofuel cell applicationsw, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 13, 2011, 5831-5839.

2. L. Hussein, S. Rubenwolf, F. von Stetten, G. Urban, R. Zengerle, M. Krueger, S. Kerzenmacher, A highly efficient buckypaper-based electrode material for mediatorless laccase-catalyzed dioxygen reduction, Biosensors and Bioelectronics 26, 2011, 4133–4138.

3. L. Hussein, Y. J. Feng, N. Alonso-Vante, G. Urban, M. Krueger, Functionalized-Carbon Nanotube Supported Electrocatalysts and Buckypaper-based Biocathodes for Glucose Fuel Cell Applications, Electrochimica Acta 56, 2011. 7659-7665.

Homepage: http://www.imtek.de/MEH

For further details on the project please contact Dr. Laith Hussein (laith.hussein@fmf.uni-freiburg.de). More information about our research group can be found at: http://www.imtek.de/sensoren/index_en.php .

Masters and PhD positions in Chromosome Biology ,Vienna, Austria

    Diploma, Masters and PhD positions in Chromosome Biology

Max F. Perutz Laboratories at the University of Vienna, Austria (Franz Klein Lab)

Positions are available for the study of basic properties of Eukaryotic Chromosomes.
Strengths of this group lie in Yeast Genetics, Chromosome Microscopy, ChIP-Seq and Proteomics (Mass spectroscopy). With our wide technical portfolio, we can address various biological questions in chromosome biology.
Can we “taylor” chromosomes to understand the role of their structure for their function?
What is the basis of the structure of a chromosome (surprisingly this is fundamentally unknown)?
How is programmed DNA damage during germ cell production safely controlled?
The Synaptonemal Complex, a fascinating structure emerging during meiotic prophase, is being disenchanted. It is the ‘tip of an iceberg’, part of a voluminous pathway, that’s about 50% discovered. We’d like to contribute to complete its characterization. Our questions bare relevance for topics such as fertility, genome stability and ageing.

The successful candidate has a solid education in natural sciences and has a degree in a relevant field (genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or equivalents) possesses mental flexibility and is fascinated by solving scientific questions. One PhD position is in the framework of the doctoral college (DK): “Chromosome Dynamics” and will strongly benefit from DK dependent extras (extra workshops, education in parallel with peers ). Applications for this position through the Campus PhD selection (http://www.mfpl.ac.at/phd-program), but also enquire directly with franz.klein@univie.ac.at. More PhD opportunities will open between October and January 2013 allowing also for later enquiries.

Contacts: For inquiries please contact Franz Klein at franz.klein@univie.ac.at. Diploma and Masters candidates should send their CV and list of courses including their grades. PhD and Postdoc candidates should send their CV, list of publications and contact information of two references to the above email address.

Further information on the doctoral program and application: www.chromosome-dynamics.at

Post-doc research associate in Hamburg,Germany

UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG

Faculty: Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences
Department: BIOLOGY
Seminar/Institute: Biocentre Klein Flottbek and Botanical Garden

Upon funding approval the international Research Unit Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology of Plants at the University of Hamburg will have a position open for a

Post-doc Research Associate (wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in in einem post-doc-Arbeitsverhältnis) in the field of climate change and adaptive land management within the SASSCAL initiative

- salary group 13 TV-L – with a starting date of 1 November 2012.

The position calls for 39 hours per week. The short-term contract will end on 31 July 2016 (see also § 2 of the Aca-demic Fixed-Term Contract Law (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz)*).

The university intends to increase the number of women amongst its academic personnel and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. In compliance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunity Law, preference will be given to qualified female applicants.

Project background:
SASSCAL is a joint initiative between Angola, Botswana, Germany, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, responding to the challenges of global change (http:// www.sasscal.org; also see under “News”). Germany, in close cooperation with the African partner countries, initiated the implementation of a regional competence centre in Southern Africa. Science and research offer proactive approaches to deal with current projections of global change impacts. The research aims to identify appropriate interventions in the fields of climate, water, forestry, agriculture and biodiversity.

Responsibilities:
The research associate’s duties comprise advanced scientific coordination and guidance for a number of institutional activities and related research tasks and sub-projects, encompassing research, capacity development and the delivery of scientific services within the initiative “Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management”, SASSCAL.

Areas of Responsibility:
The successful candidate will participate in the scientific coordination team of SASSCAL. She/he will contribute to strengthen the network of African and German researchers involved in the related tasks in SASSCAL. She/he will support, guide and integrate the work of scientists, postgraduate students and technicians in the areas of methods, data sampling, data analyses, statistics, and scientific publishing in the context of the interdisciplinary research on arid, semi-arid to sub-humid ecosystems within the SASSCAL region. The spatial focus of this specific position will be put on the more arid countries Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Duties comprise collaboration on the coordination of the wider team of the involved six countries including the inter-faces between research, capacity development and service delivery.
The candidate is expected (and will be given time) to develop an own research profile within one of the above-mentioned fields.

Requirements:
Academic degree in biology, ecology, geosciences or a land-use related academic field plus an excellent doctoral degree. Full professional proficiency in English.
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced scientist with a sound understanding of dryland ecosystems, excellent communication skills and a good publication record. The successful candidate should have extensive expertise in the coordination of international scientific projects and project management as well as intercultural empathy.
Proven expertise in ecological or spatial statistics is required. Category B of driving license is essential. The job will call for extensive travelling in Southern Africa. Research experience within the SASSCAL region is advantageous.

Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.

Application dossiers (application letter, curriculum vitae, degree certificate(s), etc.) are to be submitted in electronic format (one file, .pdf format, maximum 6 MB) to Prof. Dr. Norbert Juergens (email: norbert.juergens@t-online.de and ingo.homburg@uni-hamburg.de by 13 September 2012. Please, refer to “SASSCAL – ad 03”.

For more information please contact Dr. Manfred Finckh [phone: +49-(0)40-42816-549] or check the following web-site: http://www.sasscal.org/.

Ph.D. in Plant Biology ,Halle,Germany

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) invites applications by motivated young researchers with an interest in molecular aspects of temperature signalling to fill the position of a
Ph.D. student seeking a Ph.D. in Plant Biology.

We are looking for a creative, flexible, and enthusiastic new team member with a Masters or Diploma degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Agriculture (or equivalent) to join the Research Group headed by Dr. M. Quint in the Department of Molecular Signal Processing at the IPB. The Quint Lab is generally interested in signaling pathways – especially those triggered by phytohormones - that shape plant development. We follow a variety of approaches including molecular biology, molecular genetics, population and quantitative genetics, genomics/transcriptomics, and evolutionary biology. For further information, see http://quintlab.openwetware.org.

We offer an exciting project in a highly significant area of plant biology. Together with a postdoctoral researcher funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the Ph.D. candidate will investigate signaling mechanisms plants utilize to adapt to moderately increased ambient temperatures as they are expected to occur in the frame of global warming. The successful applicant will use Next Generation Sequencing to identify mutations in the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana that cause inability to respond to temperature stimuli and characterize the function of the underlying genes and proteins on a physiological, genetic, and cell biological level. We will be exploiting the high-level infrastructure at the IPB and on the surrounding university campus. The experimental work will be carried out in collaboration with internal on-site and external collaboration partners with different key expertises.

The IPB constitutes a vibrant and collaborative environment for research. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and excellent core facilities, the institute provides outstanding research opportunities. Submission deadline for applications is

September 23, 2012.

Later applications may be considered if the position is not yet filled. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply. The position is available starting January 1, 2013 or sooner. Salary and employee's benefits will be according to the 'Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L, 50% E13)'.

Are you interested in joining our research team? We are looking forward to receiving your application documents!

Please send your application (reference number 15/2012; including cover letter addressing your research interests, CV, short summaries of Bachelor and Master/Diploma thesis, transcripts, and names/contacts of two references) by email as a single pdf file to:
bewerbungen@ipb-halle.de

Additional information about the local research environment:

We are a young and dynamic lab broadly interested in molecular and evolutionary aspects of plant development. Our primary research system is the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. For further information on our research interests, please see our lab website (http://quintlab.openwetware.org) and recent publications (Quint et al., 2012, Nature; Delker and Quint, 2011, Trends Plant Sci.; Delker et al., 2010, Plant Cell).

The IPB is a leading institution in plant science and, together with the surrounding Weinberg Campus, provides a stimulating scientific atmosphere and collaborative environment with excellent research conditions and state-of-the-art facilities. Our lab is part of the Department of Molecular Signal Processing, which focuses on signal transduction cascades of various pathways in Arabidopsis thaliana. We offer a top-level research environment, generous research funding, high profile seminar series', and a highly communicative atmosphere between the involved departments and labs of the IPB and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). The IPB offers four platforms (proteomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics, chemical screening) and a core imaging facility. Most research can be conducted in-house and the IPB-MLU campus hosts one of the largest facilities dedicated to both plant and protein sciences in Germany.

Our lab is currently also associated with the Collaborative Research Center 648 (SFB 648, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) 'Molecular Mechanisms of Information Processing in Plants', which includes 16 labs from the IPB, the MLU, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) in Gatersleben.

Within this dynamic research environment you will have ample opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty, postdocs, PhD students specializing in a variety of topics, such as protein biochemistry, plant molecular and cell biology, genetics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics.

The project will be carried out with national and international collaborating partner labs at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) at Cologne, Germany, and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA.

The Leibniz Association is the umbrella organisation for 87 institutions conducting research or providing scientific infrastructure. Altogether, ca. 16,000 people are employed at Leibniz Institutes, which have an annual budget of 1,3 billion Euros.

The city of Halle (Saale) with its 210,000 inhabitants is a historic, but at the same time very young and lively town in close proximity to Leipzig (30 km) and Berlin (140 km). Halle boasts successful scientific centers (Leibniz, Fraunhofer, Max Planck Institutes and Helmholtz Centers), the vibrant night-life of a University town, and an impressive cultural scene around the large Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design.

We are looking forward to receiving your application package!

PostDoc Fellow at CeMM Vienna, Austria - (Reference Code: PD Loizou)

The DNA repair and genomic stability laboratory of Dr. Joanna Loizou at CeMM - the Research Centre for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences - requires a highly motivated, efficient and hard-working postdoctoral fellow. The focus of the group is to understand how DNA damage is signaled and repaired (Loizou et al, Cancer Cell 2011; Loizou et al J Immunol 2009; Murr* & Loizou* et al Nat Cell Biol 2006). The applicant will be expected to lead a project focusing on the DNA damage response to replicative stress. DESCRIPTION: The DNA damage response signals and repairs DNA damage to maintain the fidelity of the genome. Programmed DNA breaks that occur during somatic recombination in B and T cells also represent an important source of DNA damage. The lab is interested in understanding how DNA breaks are resolved, to generate functional B and T cells, and to suppress tumourigenesis.  REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should have obtained a PhD (acquired by the start date) in!
  the relevant subject area and have knowledge of molecular and/or cellular biology. Previous experience in the field of DNA repair and peer reviewed first author publications are a major advantage for this position.  THE LABORATORY: Our laboratory is a fully equipped molecular biology laboratory in a shared environment with cell culture on the same floor within a brand new building. The group is embedded in a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative molecular medicine research environment that provides state-of-the-art mass-spectrometry, bioinformatics, automated biological screening platform and animal facilities, including BSL2 suites.  THE INSTITUTE: CeMM is a flagship institute for biomedical research in the heart of Europe, Vienna. CeMM is committed to highest scientific standards as exemplified by recent publications in top journals including Nature, Cell and Nature Immunology as well as by its top international scientific advisory board. The environment is very dyn!
 amic, interactive and international. Working language is Engli!

 sh. One of CeMM`s advantages is to be in close proximity to the Vienna Medical University Campus and the General Hospital (AKH). This allows the fruitful interaction of basic scientists with clinicians, and the use of models and cutting-edge technology to disease-relevant biological questions. According to a study by The Scientist, CeMM is ranked as the best European place to work in Academia 2012, internationally CeMM appears at the fourth place. For more information please visit: www.cemm.at;  HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send their applications to Anita Ender, application@cemm.at using the reference code “PD Loizou”. Please include your CV, the contact details of your PhD supervisor and two additional referees as well as a detailed letter of motivation. The position will be fully funded according to the salary scale of the FWF – Austrian Science Fund. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 September 2012.

Phd Position: Transportation Economics in the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences at Albert-Ludwig-University, Freiburg, Germany

 Research Topic:
The European Union, in an attempt to mitigate climate change and reduce fossil fuel dependency, has set ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable energy sources by 2020.  Forest biomass represents the largest current source of renewable energy for Europe, including lignocellulosic forest biomass from both traditional wood processing (sawdust, chips, bark, black liquor) and forest residues.  In order to accelerate development of renewable energy sources to achieve these EU targets, research has been directed to improve the technology and logistics of forest biomass supply chains across Europe and produce both technological innovation and service solutions.

This research project is part of a larger collaborative research consortium representing eight universities and seven businesses (SMEs) throughout Europe.  The successful applicant will work closely with Prof. Jessup and the research consortium providing economic assessment and analysis of future forest biomass markets and the degree to which current forestry (harvesting) practices may be adapted or modified to influence the market for forest biomass.  In addition to applying microeconomic analytical/assessment skills to the forest products industry, you will have the opportunity to develop business/economic/logistic models to evaluate a variety of efficiency trade-offs associated with different (European) forest supply chains, specifically related to service level improvements brought about from technological and information system innovations.  This will involve close interaction with existing technology (software), transport and forest product companies.

Required Qualifications:
A bachelor and master degree in economics, forest economics, resource economics, biological systems, transport economics, supply-chain management or related topics is required.  Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing) in English are required.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Additionally, experience in the forest products industry, either prior research experience or practical work experience is advantageous.  Fluency in German will also be extremely helpful.  In addition, some background in economic and transport modeling (operations research) will be beneficial.  Lastly, an enthusiastic and positive attitude is preferred.

Information about Albert-Ludwigs-UniversitƤt
The Albert-Ludwigs-UniversitƤt  (http://www.uni-freiburg.de/) is located near the Black Forest in beautiful Freiburg im Breisgau, which has an excellent regional and international communication and transportation network.  Freiburg offers a lively and vibrant culture and broad diversity due to its proximity to France and Switzerland. It is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and offers excellent access for outdoors activities within a few minutes of downtown. To learn more about Freiburg visit http://www.freiburg.de/index.html.

How to Apply:
Please email your application package to Prof. Eric L. Jessup (eric.jessup@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de) using the subject line PhD INFRES, preferably as one single pdf file, by Sept. 25, 2012 including:

i.      Cover Letter motivating/explaining why you might be a good fit (2 p. max)
ii.     Complete CV including your list of publications
iii.    Two reference letters (preferred) or the contact information of 2 referees

For further information please contact:

Prof. Eric L. Jessup
Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
Albert-Ludwigs-UniversitƤt
Werthmannstr. 6, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau
Email: eric.jessup@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
Phone: (49) 0761 203 8593
Fax:       (49) 0761 203 3763