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Postdoc (E 13 TV-L) (Fetscherstrasse 105, 01307 Dresden)

The DFG-Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) forms a
network of approx. 80 research groups, working in the areas of
Hematology / Immunology, Diabetes, Neurodegenerative Disorders as
well as Bone Regeneration.

The CRTD explores the capacity for regeneration of the human body and
aims to develop novel regenerative therapies. Therapies based on the
transplantation of cells are already being performed at the CRTD with
hematological stem cells. To develop such therapies, the CRTD explores
mechanisms of stem cell physiology in vitro as well as in vivo using
animal models such as mouse, axolotl and zebrafish.

In the junior research group of Dr. Michell Reimer "Regulation of
developmental and regenerative processes in the spinal cord" a position
for a

Postdoc (E 13 TV-L)

starting at January 1st 2015 is available. The position is initially limited
until 31st December 2017. The Period of employment is governed by § 2
Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz -
WissZeitVG).
Tasks: The project aims to study developmental and regenerative
processes in the spinal cord, with an emphasis on oligodendroglia and
its impact on functional recovery after lesion.
The proposed project will involve the use of small molecule screens in
zebrafish embryos, genetic manipulations, advanced imaging,
electrophysiology and behavioral analysis. The successful candidate will
use larval and adult zebrafish to identify novel signals which increase
neuronal and glial proliferation and maturation, assess the behavioral
impact of demyelination after genetic ablation of mature
oligodendrocytes and identify the beneficial role of oligodendroglia for
functional recovery after spinal cord injury.
Requirements: The ideal candidate has a PhD degree in neuroscience,
a strong background in myelin biology and/or spinal cord injury.
Furthermore, successful applicants should be familiar with basic
molecular biology methods including gene expression analysis by
quantitative RT-PCR, microarray, DNA cloning and confocal microscopy.
Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory. Applicants are
expected to be creative, communicative and capable of independent
analytical thinking.
Informal inquiries are welcome and should be sent to
michell_mario.reimer@tu-dresden.de For further information about the
institute see www.crt-dresden.de .
Applications from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to
people with disabilities.
Applications should include a detailed CV, a brief statement of research
experience and interests, names of at least two references, copies of
your degree and certificates. Please send your complete application in
one single pdf-file to: daniela.mohrich@tu-dresden.de (Please note:
We are currently not able to receive electronically signed and encrypted
data.)
or via post: TU Dresden, CRTD, Frau Daniela Mohrich,
Fetscherstrasse 105, 01307 Dresden until 06.11.2014 (stamped arrival
date applies). Please submit copies only, as your application will not be
returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be
reimbursed.


Daniela Mohrich
daniela.mohrich@tu-dresden.de
TU Dresden, CRTD
Fetscherstrasse 105, 01307 Dresden