Open PhD - Institute of Comparative Molecular Endocrinology

Institute of Comparative Molecular Endocrinology (CME) Open PhD positions
Expected starting date is October 1st 2016 initially for one year, after completing a PhD agreement an extension of the contract is possible  Topic: “Oncogene-induced senescence as an antiproliferative mechanism and a potential trigger for premature aging in Costello syndrome” Research focus: The group of Dr. Cirstea at the CME studies various aspects of RAS signaling pathways in cancer, developmental disorders (RASopathies) and organismal aging, using various in vitro and in vivo experimental methods. The projects involve a broad range of techniques: analysis of transgenic mouse models, biochemical, cell biological and molecular biological techniques, histological methods. For more details please visit our website:  Requirements/candidate profile: highly motivated candidate, with a strong interest in RAS signalingexcellent team-working capabilities experience in molecular, biochemical and cell biological methodsdesired) experience in animal work and tissue processingfluent in spoken and written EnglishWe offer: a well-equipped research institutedynamic research groups and an international institutethe possibility to join a graduate schoolcontracts based on the collective labor agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany TV-L E13 (50%)the position is initially for 1 year; after completing a PhD agreement, an extension of the contract is planned  The University of Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply. Candidates are encouraged to send their application including CV, a short description of research experience and interests, and the contact details of two references in a single pdf file by email, as soon as possible and not later than September 9th 2016. Please indicate the index number 90 in the subject line. Contact details: Dr. Ion C. Cirstea
Helmholtzstr. 8/1, 89081 Ulm, Germany Phone +49 731 50-32632 Mail Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration when equally qualified. The appointment is made by the central university administration.