The College Scholarships Grants project will focus on the interplay of hematopoietic stem cell metabolism and oncogenic signalling at the onset of leukemia. Understanding the mechanism is fundamental for the translation into clinical leukemia treatment, e.g. for the development of novel targeted therapies against leukemia stem cells. With a large spectrum of cellular and molecular biology methods, state-of-the-art cell sorting and novel time-lapse imaging and single cell tacking technologies (Rieger et al., Science 325, 2009) central questions in hematopoiesis will be addressed.
Candidate Requirements
Highly motivated candidates with an outstanding university degree in biology/biochemistry or a related study will gain from a young dynamic environment with scientific excellence. Fascination for modern biomedical research and enjoyment in experimental work are more relevant than previous work experience. However, a strong background in stem cell biology, immunology or cell biology might be of advantage. A College Scholarships Grants research visit abroad is possible due to many international collaborators.
Benefits
The salary is based on TV-H13/2. The College Scholarships Grants positions are initially limited to 3 years with the chance for prolongation.
If you are interested in joining this young and ambitious team in exciting times of stem cell research, then please direct complete applications (letter or email PDF) including a brief summary of previous research experience and letters of references to
Dr. Michael Rieger
Georg-Speyer-Haus – Institute for Biomedical Research
D-60596 Frankfurt / Main
Germany
Email: m.rieger@em.uni-frankfurt.de
