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PhD Position in cardiovascular physiology with special focus on miRNAs (Halle(Saale))

The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg operates the research training group “GRK 1591-Posttranscriptional control of gene expression: mechanisms and role in pathogenesis” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

For the working group of Prof. Großmann und Dr. Schreier the RTG is seeking a

PhD Student

Description:

MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNAs that influence cell physiology in health and disease. In the last years we investigated the role of miRNAs in heart hypertrophy. During the last years non-coding RNAs, have been shown to affect electrical properties of cardiomyocytes. The aim of our project is to analyze the impact of miR-221/222 and mirR-208b on electrical remodeling during heart hypertrophy and to identifie the underlying the molecular mechanisms of this influence.

We are an enthusiastic team and offer intensive training and mentoring. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn a wide spectrum of genetic, molecular biology, biochemical and cell biology techniques. She/he will be exposed to cutting-edge methods to study translational aspects of cardiovascular pathology (e.g. genetic knockout models, next-generation sequencing, in vivo methods, patch clamping). The willingness to participate in animal studies is mandatory. For further information can be obtained at www.medizin.uni-halle.de/index.php?id=786 or www.medizin.uni-halle.de/index.php?id=272.

Your profile:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a diploma or master’s degree in biochemistry, biology, veterinary medicine or related subjects. Previous exposure to and experience with basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques as well as interests in molecular aspects of cardiovascular research or RNA biology is essential.

Please send your application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, recommendation letters in one pdf file.

The position is limited to 3 years and the salary will be based on TV-L (65%).

The working Group of Prof. Großmann and Dr. Schreier is located at the Julius Bernstein Institute of physiology at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.

For further information please contact Dr. Barbara Schreier, phone 0049-3455574759 or barbara.schreier@uk-halle.de.

The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg 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.

To apply for the position please send the application documents until the 15th of July 2016 either via e-mail to barbara.schreier@uk-halle.de or to the following address: Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Julius Bernstein Institute of physiology, Magdeburger Str. 6, 06112 Halle/Saale, Germany. We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dr. Barbara Schreier

barbara.schreier@uk-halle.de

Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Julius-Bernstein Institut für Physiologie

Halle(Saale)

Ansprechpartner: Dr. Barbara Schreier, barbara.schreier@uk-halle.de