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The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 2100 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research. The Department of Signaling and Functional Genomics(Kst. B110) is seeking for a Post-Doctoral Position (Ref-No. 107/2009) Project Description: We are seeking highly motivated applicants to join a EU-funded project on the analysis of signaling pathways implicated in cancer. Cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation and survival are regulated by diverse cellular signaling pathways. We use genomic and genetic approaches in model organisms and human cells to analyze gene functions on a genome-wide scale (Bartscherer et al., Cell 2006; Mueller et al., Nature 2005). A particular focus is on the analysis of conserved and disease-related signaling pathways. The applicant will be part of a EU-funded collaborative project undertaken in research groups in five European countries (http://www.cancerpathways.eu). The project focuses on the analysis of developmental molecular pathways in Drosophila. Since cancer is often caused by the aberrant activation of conserved signal transduction pathways, we aim to use Drosophila as a model for human oncogenic pathways. The project will involve the establishment of high-throughput assays for the analysis of developmental pathways in Drosophila and the identification of novel signaling components by large-scale RNAi and compound screening methods. Cell biological and genetic methods will be applied to follow up the characterization of the identified signaling components. Your profile: The applicant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about science and hold a Ph.D. in biology or a related field. The applicant should also have a proven track record in molecular and cellular biology. In addition strong quantitative skills for the analysis of high-through put data sets and experience in genomic analysis of cellular signaling pathways are necessary. Experience in Drosophila genetics is an advantage. Please send a CV, a list of publications and contact details of 2-3 referees along with a cover letter stating your reasons for applying. Duration: The position is limited to 18 months with the possibility for extension Contact: Prof. Dr. Michael Boutros, phone 06221/42-1951 Application Deadline: October 14, 2009 The German Cancer Research Center is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and encourages female applicants to apply. Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference. Please send your significant application to Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Personalabteilung Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 D-69120 Heidelberg Or apply preferably online: www.dkfz.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Von: Anne Chukwuma personalabteil...@dkfz.de Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Heidelberg Ansprechpartner: Herr Prof. Dr. Michael Boutros ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mehr Informationen zu SCIENCE-JOBS-DE finden Sie im WWW unter der Adresse http://jobs.uni-hd.de, insbesondere zu den Themen An/Abmelden, Informationen fuer Anbieter und "Netiquette" - more information on SCIENCE-JOBS-DE is available on the Web at http://jobs.uni-hd.de, especially regarding subscription and unsubscription, information for offerings and "netiquette".
