Institute for Biomedical Engineering -Cell Biology- at the Aachen University Medical School; RWTH Aachen
The group „Stem Cell Biology and Cellular Engineering“ is offering a position for a Ph.D. student.
The focus of this project is generation and characterization of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and their interaction with the microenvironment. We will analyze the impact of biomaterials - particularly of nano-structured surfaces - on reprogramming efficiency. Specific epigenetic modifications will subsequently be analyzed.
Methoden:
Methods for iPSC generation and all relevant techniques are established in the lab (including culture expansion, differentiation assays, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR, blotting techniques, genetic modifications, microarray platforms, and epigenetic analysis with deep sequencing technology.
Anfangsdatum: 1. November 2012
geschätzte Dauer: 3a
Bezahlung: TV-L E13/2
Veröffentlichungen:
http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209405
Homepage: http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209369
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious PhD student with a strong background in cell biology. Experience in stem cell biology would be appreciated. Willingness for teamwork is a prerequisite.
We offer a highly interactive and well equipped environment in a team with national and international partners, a broad spectrum of methods and a relevant topic. The position is funded by the German Reseach Foundation within the “Schwerpunktprogramm spp1327” in a collaborative project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (http://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/). Funding is permitted for the duration of three years (TV-L E13/2) and we would like to start the project in November or December 2012.
The University RWTH Aachen supports women in science. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be preferred.
Your application should include a cover letter which specifically emphasizes your interest in our work (English or German), CV and copies of the most important certificates. It can be send by mail or by e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!
Prof. Dr. Dr. Wolfgang Wagner
Helmholtz Institut für Biomedizinische Technologien
- Stammzellbiologie und Cellular Engineering -
Pauwelsstraße 20
52074 Aachen; Germany
wwagner@ukaachen.de