Postdoctoral Research Position (Young Research Associate) in the group of Matthias Leippe at the Zoological Institute, Department Zoophysiology, University of Kiel, Germany.
Application deadline: 26.6.2011
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a research focus on molecular biology including characterization of proteins. The position comprises research in the field of Comparative Immunology or Molecular Parasitology. The candidate should hold a PhD in Biology or Biochemistry. The position comes with a teaching requirement of 4 h per week during the semester. Teaching of bachelor students has to be performed in German. Consequently, a willingness to learn German is required. English communication skills are essential.
The candidate should have a strong background and technical experience in molecular biology, protein chemistry and/or cell biology. Research experience with model organisms such as Caenorhabditis elegans, Dictyostelium discoideum, with pathogenic amoebae, with marine invertebrates or with antimicrobial peptides/proteins is an advantage. The research interests and publication record of the group in which the candidate should work independently but collaborate with its members can be seen at: http://www.uni-kiel.de/zoologie/zoophysiologie/
The position is open at October 1st, 2011. The position will initially be restricted to 3 years. The possibility for “habilitation” is given. The University of Kiel advocates gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference
For further information please contact Matthias Leippe, e-mail: mleippezoologie.uni-kiel.de
Please sent your application containing CV, publication record, a short description of your previous and future research interests, and two academic reference adresses via mail or e-mail (here one single pdf containing all information is needed) to:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Leippe
Abteilung Zoophysiologie
Zoologisches Institut der
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Olshausenstraße 40
D-24098 Kiel