Germany:Ph.D. Studentship-Molecular Cancer Biology

The Department of Internal Medicine III (Hematology, Oncology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Diseases) at the University Medical Center Ulm offers a highly interactive and collaborative scientific environment with a strong focus on translational oncology research. Among the positions available is a Ph.D. studentship in the laboratory of Dr. Claudia Scholl and Dr. Stefan Fröhling (http://ping.fm/LuXiI).

The Department of Internal Medicine III invites applications for a

Ph.D. Studentship – Molecular Cancer Biology

initially limited for 2 years. There is a possibility of an employment extension subsequently. The vacancy can be filled immediately. The integration of the successful applicant into the International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine Ulm (http://ping.fm/Eh4Ie) is possible.

Research projects will include:
- The characterization of the mechanism(s) underlying the recently discovered synthetic lethal relationship between transforming KRAS mutations and suppression of STK33 in a broad spectrum of human cancers (Scholl, Fröhling et al. Cell 137:821-834, 2009).
- The identification of novel markers of STK33 activity that can be used for the assessment of small-molecule modulation of STK33 function.
- The development of targeted therapies based on insight into disease pathogenesis.

Your personal profile:
- We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in cancer biology to join a research group interested in the molecular pathogenesis of hematopoietic and epithelial malignancies.
- Applicants should hold a degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field and have strong laboratory and analytical skills.
- Experience in molecular biology, cancer genetics, functional genetic approaches, or protein biochemistry is preferred.

Full applications, including curriculum vitae, a summary of current and future research interests, expected availability date, a description of past research experiences and accomplishments, and two references, should be submitted to claudia.scholl@uniklinik-ulm.de or the mailing address below.

Dr. Claudia Scholl
University Medical Center Ulm
Department of Internal Medicine III
Albert-Einstein-Allee 23
89081 Ulm, Germany

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2010

The University Medical Center Ulm aims at increasing the proportion of women and therefore encourages qualified female scientists to submit their applications.

In general, full-time positions are divisible.

Handicapped people, especially handicapped women, with equal qualifications will be employed and trained preferentially.
Employment takes place through the administration department of the University Medical Center Ulm in the name and on behalf of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
Application Deadline : 30 June 2010