Doctoral Positions-University of Freiburg

April 16, 2008

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The trinational Research Training Group ‘Membrane Proteins and Biological Membranes’ (GRK 1478), a common initiative of the University of Freiburg, Germany, the University of Basel, Switzerland, and the University of Strasbourg, France, invites applications for doctoral positions at the University of Freiburg.

The Excellence University of Freiburg is one of the leading German Universities in Biology, Chemistry, Medicine and Pharmacy. The GRK consists of groups from the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Earth Sciences, the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Medicine and is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The participating groups from the University of Basel are based in the Faculty of Chemistry and in the Biocenter, the groups from the University of Strasbourg are located at the Institute of Chemistry and the Ecole supérieure de Biotechnologie of Strasbourg.

Our GRK combines existing research/teaching programs in chemistry, medicine and life-sciences and offers practical modules in novel technologies. The GRK will have about 30 doctoral students at each location working in the field of Membrane Proteins and Biological Membranes. The characterization of membrane proteins and their interaction with biological membranes is a highly challenging and emerging research field with medical impact. To comprehensively understand the assembly and functioning of membrane proteins as a result of their unique structures and specific membrane environment, a large number of novel, ‘state-of-the-art’ techniques will be jointly applied within the trinational GRK.

We expect:
- an excellent recent university degree: M.Sc. or German diploma
(candidates about to obtain such a degree are welcome to apply).
- motivation & interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the GRK
- very good communication skills in English (e.g. TOEFL)
- interest and creativity to shape your own thesis project
- interest in interdisciplinary and international cooperation

We offer:
- a doctoral fellowship and research funding to obtain a PhD
- a high-profile research environment with cutting edge expertise
- an exchange program with the partner universities of Basel and Strasbourg and industry in the Upper
Rhine region
- an efficient supervision and mentoring program
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- an interdisciplinary and international teaching program
- a campus in the center of the city

Freiburg is located in one of the most attractive areas of Germany, famous for its beautiful Black Forest, moderate climate, high quality of life, and immediate vicinity to France and Switzerland. If you are interested, go to our homepage: http://www.mpbm.uni-freiburg.de/ where you will find further details about the scope and structure of the GRK and the individual projects. The completed application includes official transcripts of all undergraduate studies, two letters of recommendation, a CV, and a letter of motivation and scientific interests and should be send in a written form to:
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Friedrich, Universität Freiburg, Institut für Org. Chem und Biochemie, Albertstr. 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
Deadline for application: May 16th, 2008. Applicants should be prepared to take part in a SKYPE-interview. Decisions will be communicated to applicants in May and selected applicants may be able to start as early as June 2008.

Anfangsdatum: 1. Juni 2008

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Homepage: http://hhtp://www.mpbm.uni-freiburg.de

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