We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to complement our research team at the Department of Biomedicine, Basel University Hospital (Laboratory for Signal Transduction), Switzerland. Our lab focuses on delineating how cell adhesion molecule T-cadherin regulates signal transduction, cell morphology and motogenic behaviour in endothelial cells and tumor cells. Our studies provide functional and molecular insights into mechanisms linking progression of cardiovascular/metabolic disease and cancer. We apply divers in vitro and in vivo techniques encompasing cell biology, molecular biology, biichemistry and microscopy.

The candidate is expected to posses flexibility with respect to learning and using our portfolio of techniques. A solid practical background in molecular biology and cell biology/signal transduction is advantageous. Only serious and hardworking students with good interperseonal abilities/skills should apply.

Requierements for the PhD position are master’s diploma, or equivalent acceptable for immatriculation at the University of Basel, preferably in biochemistry, molecular biology, or cell biology. Excellent knowlege of written and oral communication skills in english is essential. Knowledge of written and spoken German would be beneficial. (more…)

Phd/Doctoral position in Biological sciences at ZMBP Tübingen

A phD position will be available on 1st of July 2011 within the Dept. of Plant Biochemistry at the Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), Eberhard-Karls-University in Tübingen, Germany.

Our research focuses on pathogen perception and host cell-reprogramming by microbial factors in the model plant Arabidopsis. The aim of the project will consist to combine biochemical and molecular approaches to understand the role in planta of Avr2, an effector from Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of potato late blight.

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Helmholtz Center Munich/Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology and Tumor Genetics The group of Matthias Kieslinger at the Helmholtz Center Munich (Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology and Tumor Genetics) has identified Ebf proteins in the support of haematopoietic stem cells (Kieslinger et al., 2010). We use novel techniques in mouse genetics to further examine the role of these proteins.

We want to strengthen our team regarding the role of Ebf proteins in the support of normal and malignant stem cells and are looking for a PhD Student

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The Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology wishes to appoint a PhD candidate in the area of carbohydrate microarrays. The position will start on July 1, 2010 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will run for 3 years.

Job description
With reference to the project manager, the work of the PhD student will consist mainly of duties in connection with research and development within the area of carbohydrate microarrys as applied to plant cell wall glycans and the screening of carbohydrate active enzymes and molecular probes. This project will place particular emphasis on dietary glycans, such as plant fibres and is part of the LeanGreenFood EU-funded network (http://www.leangreenfood.eu/everyone).

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