The Max-Eder junior research group within the ALL-BFM study group at the Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Klinik für Allgemeine Pädiatrie (Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Schrappe) is hiring a research scientist (postdoctoral fellow).

The group is working on molecular mechanisms regulating survival of dormant leukemic cells and their interactions with different microenvironments. Achieving complete remission shortly after therapy initiation remains one of the strongest prognostic factors in childhood ALL. Therefore, understanding the biology of residual tumor cells can open new therapeutic options.

The main task in this project is to analyse and modulate growth and survival pathways in ALL cells in vitro and in different in vivo models. Furthermore, extensive characterization of xenografted patient cohorts on the genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic levels are planned.

Applicants may have a background in biology or another related field and shall be able to work independently and in a team-oriented manner. Experience with tissue culture, FACS-analysis and –sorting as well as a strong background in molecular biological standard techniques and in vivo models are a plus but no prerequisite. Supervision of students and technical personnel is a must. Applications from other scientific fields are encouraged !

The position is currently funded for 2.5 years but we are anticipating long-term funding. Disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be given preference.

Applications and inquiries shall be sent to Dr. med. Denis Schewe until June 26th 2013. (0431/597-7195 or denis.schewe@uksh.de). 

Dr. Denis Schewe
denis.schewe@uksh.de
Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Klinik für Allgemeine Pädiatrie
Kiel