BACKGROUND

A 3-year postdoctoral position or two PhD student positions are available in the Medical Bioinformatics group at the University of Rostock in northeastern Germany.

In a project funded by the German ministry (BMBF), methods of machine learning and evolutionary analysis will be applied to molecular data of multipotent kidney cells (genome, transcriptome, interactome) to study the regulatory and interactory circuitry behind multipotency and cellular differentiation. The project is part of a collaborative effort of the medical departments of Greifswald, Rostock and Aachen.

REQUIREMENTS

We search for an enthusiastic researcher with an interest in applying in-silico analyses in a field with exciting prospects, fighting kidney failure by replenishing dysfunctional cells from progenitors.

Applicants should either hold a doctorate or a diploma/masters degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences or in computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics or a related area. They should have previous experience in data analysis and programming.

A keen interest in science is more important than previous experience in the field, although experience with (high-throughput) biological data such as microarrays, with biological databases and with comparative / evolutionary analysis is considered a plus.

LOCALE

In the summer, Rostock and the Baltic Coast is the number one vacation area in Germany, with a very pleasant climate and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email applications to Georg Fuellen (bioinfo-jobs[at]med.uni-rostock.de) (one PDF file, consisting of CV, statement of research interests and qualifications). Review of applications will begin Feb 15 and continue until the position is filled. Unfortunately, due to state regulations, application expense cannot be reimbursed. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be preferred if they possess equal qualifications.

Prof. Dr. Georg Fuellen
Director, Institute for Medical Informatics and Biometry
University of Rostock, Medical Faculty
Rembrandtstr. 16/17
18055 Rostock, Germany
Phone + 49 381 494-7360
Fax + 49 381 494-7203
http://www.imib.med.uni-rostock.de
Medical Bioinformatics (IMIB), Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Germany