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CNRS - Département des Sciences du Vivant, Paris

(posted: June 11, 2008)

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
ATIP PROGRAMMES
(Actions Thématiques et Incitatives sur Programme)
Call for Team leaders 2008-2009
The "Département des Sciences du Vivant" (Life Sciences Division) of the CNRS, offers an opportunity to scientists at the end of their postdoctoral training for developing an innovative independent research project while setting up their own group within a CNRS laboratory. Successful applicants will receive a three year grant (150 k€ for equipment and consumables), the possibility of hiring a postdoctoral fellow for two years, at least 50 m2 of lab space and, whenever possible, technical assistance. At the end of the three years, the ATIP team leaders may compete for a two year extension through the "ATIP Plus" programme.
Eight programmes concern specific research areas (Biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics, Cell biology and Immunology, Developmental biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Systems biology, Neurobiology: from molecular to cognitive neurosciences, Structure-function relationships - dynamics of biomolecules and their assemblies), and one (ATIP "Blanche") is open to any project of high scientific quality related to Life Sciences. Applications from scientists presently working in a foreign country are particularly encouraged.
Applicants must be less than 40 years old, or have defended their PhD thesis within the last ten years (exception may be made for women with children). At the beginning of the ATIP contract, applicants need not hold a permanent position within a French research organisation such as CNRS, INSERM or University. In this case, the CNRS will hire the team leader, and salaries will amount ~3,500 € per month. However, he/she must apply for and obtain such a tenured position in order to be eligible for a possible two year extension ("ATIP Plus" programme). Applications for tenured positions are independent from the ATIP programme and have to be submitted in parallel. Applicants are not allowed to join a laboratory in which they have been PhD student or postdoctoral fellow for years.
Application forms and more detailed information are available either directly or through the web site of the CNRS: http://www.cnrs.fr/infoslabos/atip/lifeatip.htm. Applications must be written in English and addressed before October 1st, 2008 to:
Jean HOUMARD - Chargé de Mission
CNRS - Département des Sciences du Vivant
3, rue Michel Ange - F-75794 Paris Cedex 16.
E-mail: sdv-atipe@cnrs-dir.fr

Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan, Italy

(posted: May 12, 2008)

Pre and post-doc fellowships are available at the recently established research facilities of the Istituto Clinico Humanitas directed by prof. Alberto Mantovani in Milan, Italy. Research activities are mainly focused on mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, inflammation, and immunodegenerative diseases, and involve 16 research groups and over 100 scientists working in laboratories fully equipped to perform up-to-date basic and clinical research (http://www.humanitas.it/hur/cms/la_nostra_squadra/laboratori/). Cellular and molecular biology, imaging, bioinformatics and animal studies are applied to research projects in the following areas:

- pentraxins in humoral and cellular innate immunity

- negative regulation of inflammatory response

- molecular and cellular basis of osteoimmunology defects

- inflammation and cancer

- chemokine decoy receptors

- macrophage polarization

- T cell activation

- immunology of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Applicants should have a University degree obtained within the last three years, be highly motivated for scientific research, and have good written and spoken English communication skills. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the CV, eventually followed by a telephonic interview. Selected candidates will be invited to visit the Institute and sustain an interview with the group leaders. Successful candidates will be offered an accommodation on campus and will have the possibility to be enrolled in a PhD program of the University of Milan.

To apply to these positions candidates are invited to send before June 15^th, 2008 a detailed CV including a list of publications and a short overview of research activities, and up to two reference letters, by email only, to:

Eleonora Trimarchi

Assistant Scientific Direction

eleonora.trimarchi@humanitat.it

Hannover Medical School

(posted: May 7, 2008)

Postdoc and PhD student positions available

A postdoctoral position and several PhD student positions are available in the Emmy-Noether Research Group “Lymphocyte Biology” at the Institute for Immunology at Hannover Medical School. The positions can be filled immediately and the salary scale is according to the German TV-L E13 and TV-L13/2 levels, respectively.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with good knowledge and great interest in immunology and cellular & molecular biology. Our research group is interested in questions of lineage decisions in the immune system with a particular focus on T cell development (Immunity 26, 105; J Exp Med 203, 1977). Projects include the generation of novel animal models as well as the study of spatio-temporal control of lymphocyte differentiation using state-of-the-art imaging techniques.

Hannover Medical School with its recently established Cluster of Excellence “Regenerative Medicine” and the Institute for Immunology offer an exciting and highly collaborative international work environment.

Postdoc candidates should hold a PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine, medicine or a similar field, with profound knowledge in the area of immunology, molecular biology or experimental animal science as well as cell separation, flow cytometry and histology. PhD student candidates should have a background in immunology, cell biology or biochemistry. Experience in flow cytometry, microscopy techniques and handling of laboratory animals is desirable.

Hannover Medical School wishes to increase the proportion of female scientists and strongly encourages applications of qualified women. With equal qualifications, handicapped individuals will be considered preferentially.

Please submit your application (CV including list of publications, certificates, references) to:
Dr. Andreas Krueger, Institute for Immunology (OE5240), Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D – 30625 Hannover, Germany. Alternatively, it is possible to send your application as a single pdf-file to: Krueger.Andreas@mh-hannover.de. For further information please contact us on +49 (0)511-532 9731.

Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen

(posted: May 7, 2008)

Graduate Programme
"Cellular Mechanisms of Immune-Associated Processes"

Funded by the German Research Council (DFG) the Graduate Programme "Cellular Mechanisms of Immune-Associated Processes" offers

3 Ph.D. scholarships to achieve a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat)

starting in summer 2008.

The Graduate Programme at the Eberhard-Karls-University of Tuebingen offers an excellent scientific environment and a special study programme for scholarship holders. For further information please consult: www.zellbiologie-tuebingen.de

Applicants who want to enter the doctoral programme must hold a Master degree, a German Diploma or an equivalent degree.

Criteria for awarding scholarships are focused studies, excellent grades and a strong interest in interdiscplinary projects.

In order to apply, the following documents are requested:

- Curriculum vitae

- Copy of degree certificates

- At least 1 letter of recommendation

- Statement detailing the preferred research group and research interest within the graduate programme

Please note that copies of all credentials must be validated. Transcripts or degree certificates issued in languages other than German or English must be accompanied by official German or English translation.

Applications should be submitted by May 19^th to the Scientific Coordinator of the Graduate Programme, both in electronic and written form:

Mirjam Knöll

Scientific Coordinator GRK 794

Interfakultäres Institut für Zellbiologie

Abteilung Immunologie

Auf der Morgenstelle 15

72076 Tübingen

Tel.: ++49 (0)7071 29 87625

Fax: ++49 (0)7071 295653

E-mail: mirjam.knoell@uni-tuebingen

MediTech Media

(posted: April 9, 2008)

OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN MEDICAL EDUCATION/COMMUNICATIONS FOR VIROLOGISTS/IMMUNOLOGISTS/VACCINE SPECIALISTS, LONDON

We are a leading independent healthcare communications group, with approaching 350 employees in 11 offices around the globe. We provide communications support for pharmaceutical companies in a wide range of therapy areas and on a broad range of products at both the pre-launch and post-launch stage. As a company we place the highest value on the scientific knowledge and expertise of our employees in the belief that good science makes good communication.

Responsibilities: By using your project management skills and scientific expertise, you would:

Experience

· These roles are ideally suited to someone who has recently completed a PhD or has post-doctoral experience within the virology/immunology fields (HPV-specific expertise a benefit, but not essential) and would now like the challenge of moving from a research position in academia or industry to a position within a commercial environment that requires use of their scientific expertise and understanding.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

· Proven project management skills and experience.

· Previous experience of working within the pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage (although not essential).

What we can offer?

In addition to a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment where employees feel challenged and their contribution is recognized. Opportunities for career and personal development are excellent and these roles also offer the opportunity to travel and work abroad. Full on-the-job training would be given to the successful candidate.

To apply

If you would like to discuss these roles further, please contact Elisa Castle on 0207 398 0674.

To find out more please go to www.meditechmedia.com. Alternatively, you can apply by sending your CV to ukcareers@meditechmedia.com.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg

(posted: March 26, 2008)

Postdoctoral position

We are searching for a highly motivated Postdoc with experience in immunology and cell biology and a special focus on signal transduction. The project aims to clarify the function of CD44 as a hematopoetic, leukemic and solid tumor stem cell marker. The position (DFG) is currently available for 18 months with possible prolongation.
We are an international group, with a focus on the metastatic process. We offer an interesting environment and expect high engagement. The application should include CV, publication list and name of 2 references.

Prof. Dr. med. Margot Zöller
Dept. D060
Tumor Progression and Immune Defense
German Cancer Research Center
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
Tel: +49.6221.42-2454
Fax: +49.6221.42-4760
E-Mail: m.zoeller@dkfz.de

Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy

(posted: February 27, 2008)

Postdoctoral position
Laboratory of Toll-Like Receptors in immunity

A post-doctoral position in Immunology is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. L. Alexopoulou - Toll-like receptors in immunity at the Center for Immunology of Marseille-Luminy ( http://www.ciml.univ-mrs.fr/Lab/Alexopoulou.htm).

The position is funded by the French Ministry of Research (ANR) for up to 2 years.
The successful applicant will apply a broad range of cellular and molecular techniques to study the role of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in host’s immune responses using gene-targeted knockout mice and various infectious mouse models.

Applicants should have a Ph.D., a strong background in immunology and be highly motivated. Laboratory experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques is required and previous experience with mice will be an advantage. The position will be open until an appropriate candidate is found. Please send full CV including publications, summary of current research, and the contact information of 3 referees by e-mail to: alexopoulou@ciml.univ-mrs.fr

Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology / Porto

(posted: February 27, 2008)

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (M/F)

Title of the Project: "Alternative spliced isoforms of CD6: on the cross-roads of T cell activation and the regulation of lymphocyte development"

A Fellowship is open for a Post-doctoral researcher to collaborate in the Project above

The fellowship has the duration of 36 months starting on July 1, 2008. Net monthly allowance is €1,495.00

Project Summary:

Alternative splicing is now recognized as a widespread event that is used in the large majority of mammalian genes, although it is undisputed that the examples of functional protein products generated by alternative splicing, having differential roles in biologic systems, are relatively scarce. We have recently described a novel isoform of CD6, a surface glycoprotein expressed at the surface of T lymphocytes and a sub-population of B cells. The novel isoform of CD6 is alluring since it lacks the ligand-binding domain, so it is unable to interact with the ligand, CD166, present on antigen presenting cells. The remarkable functional consequence is that none of the molecules target to the immunological synapse upon antigen presentation and T cell:APC conjugation. In the current proposal we aim at characterizing the molecular mechanisms behind this type of gene regulation, and the biological and physiological consequences of the choice between different isoforms. The subject of the study will be the CD6 gene and protein products, focusing on the regulation of expression of the ligand-binding domain.

The membrane-proximal SRCR module, domain 3 coded by exon 5, contains the amino acids directly involved in binding to CD166. Although present in the vast majority of CD6 molecules expressed in resting T lymphocytes, this domain is selectively lost upon cell activation, resulting in the expression of a CD6 molecule devoid of the ligand-binding domain, CD6Δd3. We will investigate the regulation of alternative splicing of exon 5 in a cellular system where we introduce a minigene containing the relevant motifs of the CD6 exons and introns putatively involved with the splicing machinery. Using monoclonal antibodies specific to domains 1 or 3 of CD6, we will characterize thymocyte sub-populations for the expression or absence of these domains, using a 7-color FACS and addressing the expression of development-markers CD4, CD8, CD3, CD34 and CD1a.

In order to assess the function of the isoforms characterized by the expression or absence of CD6 domain 3 without interfering with the regulation of cytoplasmic alternative splicing, we will generate mice with the forced expression, or with the forced absence of domain 3 and investigate the roles that this domain may have in T lymphocyte development and in T cell activation of mature cells.

Candidate profile:

The candidate should possess a PhD in the fields of Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related areas. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with experience in at least one of the following: transfection and expression in eukaryote systems; RNA interference; flow cytometry; biochemistry of signal transduction/cell activation; RNA techniques. Experience in knockout or transgenic animals is advantageous as well.

The proposals should include a letter of motivation, CV, 2 reference letters, and copies of the major publications, and should be addressed to:

Dr. Alexandre Carmo

Cell Activation and Gene Expression Group

IBMC - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular

Rua Campo Alegre 823

4150-180 Porto

Tel: +351 226074900

Fax: +351 226099157

E-mail: acarmo@ibmc.up.pt

Center forCardiovascular Research (CCR)/ Institute of Pharmacology of the Charité in Berlin

(posted: January 30, 2008)

Pharmacologist/ physician, chemist/ pharmacist, biochemist/ biologist, PhD-student and technician

Within the GO-Bio funding of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) [http://www.bmbf.de/de/6868.php] a preclinical drug development program [Schefe, J. et al. (2006) Circ. Res. 99: 1355-1366] will be initiated at the Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR)/ Institute of Pharmacology of the Charité in Berlin [http://www.ccr.charite.de/site/html/de/home.html].

Following positions are available: (1) pharmacologist/ physician with broad experience in pharmacology for in vitro and in vivo ADMET and administration of the animal experiments in the field of renal and cardiac end-organ damage (BAT Ib-O group leader-like salary), (2) chemist/ pharmacist with broad experience in analytical and medicinal chemistry including LC-MS, HPLC and NMR or Biacore (BAT Ib-O group leader-like salary), (3) postdoc (biology or biochemistry) employing multiple in vitro assays in the field of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and toxicology (BAT IIa-O salary), (4) PhD-student (biochemistry, biology, chemistry or biophysics) for work in the field of signal transduction (BAT IIa-O/2 salary), (5) technician (BAT-V-O salary) with broad experience in cell culture, immunohistochemistry and isolation of proteins and nucleic acids.

We want to establish a highly interdisciplinary and interactive team to pursuit the demanding and interessing goal of creating a novel drug class. Applications - exclusively via email as a single pdf-file - should be sent to Dr. Heiko Funke-Kaiser/ Prof. Dr. Thomas Unger Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR)/ Institut für Pharmakologie Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin RERBs@charite.de

Centre for Infectious Diseases, The University of Edinburgh

(posted: January 25, 2008)

PhD studentship in Edinburgh (Theme: Molecular pathogenesis and genomics of bacterial infections)

The post

PhD studentship of 3 + 1 years based at the Institute for Immunology, Infection and Evolution, Ashworth Laboratories, King’s Buildings campus close to the city centre. This is a unique training opportunity in molecular microbiology and bacterial pathogenomics. Excellent scientific environment and research facilities.

The candidate

Biomedical or biological sciences graduate.* Previous research experience or in laboratory work not essential but would be an advantage. You must be a hard-working individual strongly motivated by research and willing to pursue a career in science. You must have enthusiasm, initiative, good interpersonal skills and capacity to work independently and as part of a team. Good knowledge of English and computers at user level is required.

Applications: as soon as possible to Prof. Jose Vazquez-Boland (v.boland@ed.ac.uk)

Deadline: 19 February 2008 - Start date: September / October 2008

* Final year undergraduates will also be considered but must have a very strong academic record and finish studies by the commencement date.

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Postdoctoral researcher (or experienced postgraduate)

Theme: Mechanisms of Intracellular Parasitism

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to work in the field of bacterial pathogenomics. The research aims at understanding the complex pathogeneukaryotic host cell interaction mechanisms underlying intracellular survival and proliferation of the facultative intracellular parasite Listeria monocytogenes.

The post

Tenable for 1 year in a first instance with possible extension for 1 or 2 more years depending on performance. Internationally competitive host group with long-standing experience in the subject. Multidisciplinary project offering opportunities for interaction with an international consortium of laboratories. Post based in Madrid but will involve prolonged periods in Edinburgh. Annual salary in the region of €30,000 (plus complement while in UK).

The candidate

Degree in a biomedical science or biology and research experience relevant to the post (molecular microbiology, cell biology, infectious diseases) at PhD level or equivalent. Vocational approach to science and motivation to pursue a research career. You must be an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with initiative, interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to communicate in English, both oral and written, and relevant IT knowledge is essential. Experience in genomics and bioinformatics would be an advantage.

The post is immediately available

Enquires and applications (with CV and contact details of at least two referees) to Dr. M. Scortti (m.scortti@ed.ac.uk) or Prof. J. Vazquez-Boland (v.boland@ed.ac.uk).

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Laboratory manager / Research technician

University of Edinburgh

Centre for Infectious Diseases - Microbial Pathogenesis Unit

Ashworth Laboratories, King’s Buildings

Applications are invited for a full-time position to provide technical support to Prof. Vazquez-Boland’s Microbial Pathogenesis Unit at the Centre for Infectious Diseases. We are seeking a high-calibre individual who has completed a biological science degree or appropriate technical qualifications. The post holder will be responsible for organizing and managing the laboratories, undertaking general laboratory duties, and performing experiments using a range of microbiological, molecular and cell biological techniques. Opportunities to run personal projects will be available. You must have strong organisational skills and the ability for producing high-quality reproducible work and rigorous record keeping. Good interpersonal skills and the capacity for collaborative work are also essential. Annual salary: £23,002

Informal enquiries to Prof. J. Vazquez-Boland (v.boland@ed.ac.uk)

Closing date: this post will be advertised soon in UoE website (www.jobs.ed.ac.uk)