PhD student position - The Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
       
Reference Nr. 212/2008
The Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg invites applications for a

PhD student position

at the Institute of Biology, Department for Genetics & Molecular Neurobiology.

Our team uses state-of-the-art technology to investigate molecular and genetic mechanisms of memory formation and control of emotional behaviour (http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/bio/Abt_Molekulare_Nb.htm).

We are looking for a highly motivated young researcher with a degree in biology, biochemistry, neurosciences or psychology, who brings along experience in molecular biology and/or behavioural biology, and excellent capabilities for cross-disciplinary thinking and research.

The successful applicant will employ molecular biological and behavioural genetics tools (e.g. laser capture microdissection and qPCR, in combination with classical and conditional genetic mouse models) to address the role GABAergic interneurons in memory formation and control of emotional behaviour.

The position will be available for a period of 3 years as of Jan 1st 2009.
For more detailed information please contact Prof. Dr. Oliver Stork  oliver.stork@ovgu.de
Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for the described positions. Disabled people will be favoured in the case of identical competence and performance. Please mention that you accept the involvement of the equal-opportunity representative in the selection procedure. We kindly ask to permit the equal opportunity commissioner to view your application documents and attend the interview.
Please mail your application, including CV, certificates and two letters of reference to:

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Dezernat Personalwesen

Postfach 4120, 39016 Magdeburg
Application dead line will be the 28th  of November 2008. Please indicate the reference Nr 212/2008 on your application.
We have to inform you, that we can not reimburse you for the application or interview and would like to ask you to provide a prepaid envelope to return your documents after the application process.