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PhD position for studying cardiac development and regeneration : Cologne, Germany

We are seeking a PhD Student with a background in development biology to study cardiac development and regeneration using zebrafish, mice and complementary human pluripotent stem cell differentiation systems as models. Prior experience on cardiac development/regeneration using zebrafish system would be advantageous. Interfacing fundamental developmental biology, stem cell biology and translational research, the mission of the project is to gain deeper understanding of cardiac development and regeneration at the molecular level. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, ambitious and prepared to integrate into an enthusiastic team in an outstanding scientific environment.
The position will start no later than 1st of November 2014 for a period of 3-4 years in the Independent Research Group of Dr. Leo Kurian (PhD)
www.lklab-uni-koeln.de

The group is affiliated to the Department of Neurophysiology and located at the Centre for Molecular Medicine (ZMMK), part of the University of Cologne.
Qualified applicants should
. have a Master degree in biological sciences (or equivalent)
. be proficient in zebrafish biology, preferably in the context of cardio-vascular
development/ regeneration
. be willing to learn differentiation systems based on human pluripotent stem cells

Our lab and the institute in general are highly international, multicultural and our primary medium of communication is English.
Our institute provides outstanding laboratory facilities with a highly supportive and interdisciplinary working environment. Our students also benefit from cutting edge core facilities including state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, microscopy, flow cytometry and genomics cores as well as career development opportunities. The successful applicant will work in a team of young investigators and will also have the opportunity to supervise interns and medical students working in the lab.
Applications should include
. a brief statement of research interest (including a one page research proposal)
. a curriculum vitae (including peer reviewed publication list, if any)
. the names/addresses of 2 references.
Please use the following email address for correspondence leo.kurian@uni-koeln.de
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Job details

Employer:University of Cologne

Website:http://www.lklab-uni-koeln.de

Location:University of Cologne ZMMK-Forschungsgebäude (Geb. 66), Robert-Koch-Str. 21, D-50931, Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Posted:about 20 hours ago

Expires:September 30, 2014

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Master's degree

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time