The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 2,600 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

The Division of Pathogenesis of Virus-Associated Tumors is seeking

3 PhD Studentships in molecular Virology
(Ref-No. 119/2013)

Description:
3 PhD studentships are available at the German Cancer Research Centre, Heidelberg, Germany in the laboratory of Prof. HJ Delecluse. Our laboratory is dedicated to the study and prevention of tumors induced by the Epstein-Barr virus. The successful applicants will join a research group working on different aspects of the genetics and biochemistry of the Epstein-Barr virus, a herpesvirus that is widespread in all human populations and is linked to certain forms of cancer.

Your profile:
We are seeking highly motivated and hard working scientists with a strong interest in Virology and a desire to pursue a career in research. Only applicants with a Masters degree in molecular Biology, molecular Virology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics equivalent to a first class honours including a substantial (1 semester fulltime or more) experimental research experience are invited to apply. Prior expertise in Bioinformatics is an asset. Further requirements include a recent successful TOEFL test (>91 total) or equivalents. The positions are immediately available. Candidates should send CV and three letters of reference, some of which were written by their MSc thesis supervisors.

The positions are limited for 3 years.

For further information please contact
Prof. Henri-Jacques Delecluse, phone 06221 42-4870.

The German Cancer Research Center 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 a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de/jobs).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personal- und Sozialwesen, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Michaela Schneider
m.schneider@dkfz.de
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
Heidelberg