Postdoctoral Research Position (79106 Freiburg, Germany)

The Tumor Angiogenesis Research Group at the Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Freiburg, is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Position.

The central goal of our work is to understand how inflammatory infiltrating cells contribute to the tumor angiogenesis and tumor growth. A further specific goal is to evaluate the activation of the pro-tumorigenic functions of macrophages by the tumor microenvironment. Studies will be centered both on cell culture systems and in vivo tumor models.

The successful candidate:
- has a degree in a biological field
- is interested in translational cancer research
- has practical experience in tumor models, cell and molecular biology
- a background in macrophage / microglia and vascular biology is
  desirable
- is highly motivated and able to work independently
- is enthusiastic about participating in building up a new research
  group

The position is available immediately with funding for 2 years.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter describing your research interests and goals to:

University Medical Center Freiburg
Department for Neurosurgery
Neurocenter
PD Dr. Marcia Machein
Breisacher Str. 64, 79106 Freiburg
Germany

Email: marcia.machein@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Phone: +49 761/270-54360

http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/neurochirurgie/live/forschung/neuroonkologie/agmachein.html.

Carmen Schneider
carmen.schneider@uniklinik-freiburg.de
University Medical Center Freiburg, Department of Neurosurgery, Tumor Angiogenesis Research Group
79106 Freiburg, Germany

Ansprechpartner: PD Dr. Marcia Machein, marcia.machein@uniklinik-freiburg.de

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