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Post Doctoral Position : Tubingen, Germany

The Institute for Ophthalmic Research at the Center for Ophthalmology of the University of Tuebingen is offering a

Post Doctoral Position

The position is available starting on August 1st, 2015. We seek an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join an internationally recognized team and research program funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research BMBF. The position (full time) will be issued for three years.

Project description:
The project will focus on the identification of functional protein networks and PTM signatures that are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease. The project aims to develop diagnostic biomarkers for the discrimination of defined disease endophenotypes. The project is part of an interdisciplinary multi-centric consortium formed by clinicians, geneticists, proteome researchers and bioinformaticians recognized in the field of Parkinson's Disease. The project is funded within the BMBF – e:Med program "Demonstrator for an individualised medicine".

Requirements:
The ideal postdoctoral candidate has a PhD and strong background in Quantitative Proteomics. Prior experience in the analysis of post-translational modifications (i.e. phospho-proteomics) is highly valued. Excellent communication skills in English are an absolute requirement as this is the common language at the research center. The ability to work well in teams, a high degree of self-motivation and interest in generating scientific progress is essential. Experience in mass spectrometry, especially in targeted, absolute quantification would be a strong advantage. Strong writing skills with a proven track record of successful research and publishing is essential.

Workplace and Team:
The Medical Proteome Center and the Quantitative Biology Center (http://www.qbic.uni-tuebingen.de) of the University of Tübingen offer an interdisciplinary research environment. Founded in 1477, the Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen is one of the best renowned research universities in Europe and a prime location for academic studies and research. Its outstanding schools and departments are consistently ranked among Germany's best, making it one of the few Excellence Universities in Germany. We run a state-of-the-art facility for mass spectrometric analysis of proteins and their complexes. Our focus lies on the mechanisms as to how gene variants and mutations affect protein networks and thereby cause disease. To this end, we develop and apply novel technologies for the quantitative analysis of protein complexes and associated regulatory networks. We offer working with a team of highly motivated scientists, a stimulating atmosphere and experiments using advanced mass spectrometers.

We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States) in addition to all the customary benefits granted to employees working in Public Services. Severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration. The University of Tübingen is anxious to increase its quota of female scientific staff, and therefore emphatically requests women to apply for this position. The Administration of the University Hospital is responsible for all employment matters. Personnel appointments will be made pursuant to the fundamental stipulations of the legal statutes for universities in Germany.

To apply, please e-mail a single pdf file that contains 1) letter of 1-2 pages that describes your research interests and experience, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) the names of three academic references, including their contact information. Please send your application by e-mail to matthias.gerberding@uni-tuebingen.de.

For further information, please contact Dr. Matthias Gerberding, Tel.: +49 (0) 7071 29-84949, e-mail: matthias.gerberding@uni-tuebingen.de. Application deadline: July 20th, 2015.

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Job details

Employer:Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Location:Tubingen, Germany

Expires:July 20, 2015

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time