The “Structural Virology” group located at the Institute of Virology, Hannover Medical School, invites applications for a DFG-funded
Post-doctoral position (Structural Biology / Vaccinology / Virology) within a joint project involving EPFL Lausanne (Switzerland), Twincore and Hannover Medical School (Germany). This position is available from April 2017 for an initial period of 3 years with a possibility to extend to 6 years. We: * Are interested in developing an efficient Hepatitis C virus vaccine * Are structural biologists (with a preference for X-ray crystallography) * Use a combination of protein biochemistry, immunogen-engineering and structural biology * Offer state-of-the-art equipment in protein purification and crystallization * Provide an exciting and stimulating scientific environment at Hannover Medical School * Have access on-campus to - in-house X-ray sources - a FACS facility - excellent biophysical instrumentation (Biacore, SEC-MALLS, DLS, ITC, AU) You: * Are interested in developing an efficient Hepatitis C virus vaccine * Hold a Ph.D. in Structural Biology (preferably X-ray crystallography) * Enjoy working both on your own and as part of an international team * Are convinced that antibody techniques hold a great promise for the future * Like to visit international conferences and present your data * Are a creative and enthusiastic individual committed to solve problems Please send a cover letter, CV, relevant certificates as well as names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least two references to Thomas Krey ([email protected]). Additional information can be provided upon request. Prof. Dr. Thomas Krey Hannover Medical School Institute of Virology Structural Virology Group Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 D-30625 Hannover phone: +49 (0) 511 - 532 4308 email: [email protected]
