Using atherosclerosis as a disease model for chronic inflammation, the project will interrogate the cell-specific and systemic effects of Cxcr4 in cholesterol metabolism in vivo and mechanisms underlying the cell-specific and global role of Cxcr7 in white adipose tissue, employing conditional knockout mice. This postdoc position is part of the SFB 1123
http://www.sfb1123.med.uni-muenchen.de/index.html and therefore offers excellent scientific collaborations.
Eligible candidates (m/f) should have experience with mouse models, immunological and molecular biological techniques, a strong motivation and team spirit. German language skills would be helpful, solid English skills written and spoken are mandatory. The successful candidate (m/f) should hold an above-average PhD degree in biological sciences or related fields and have experience with basic methods of molecular and cellular biology. The Postdoc will work at the institute for cardiovascular prevention (IPEK) at the LMU in Munich, Germany.
http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Prophylaxe-und-Epidemiologie-der-Kreislaufkrankheiten/de/0600-Institute/index.htmlHe/She will work in a team of experienced staff, PhD students, postdocs and technicians with excellent infrastructure.
Applications from severely handicapped persons with basically similar qualification will be given priority. Salary will be according to TV-L; the position is funded for three years (starting date not before 01-06-2017).
Interested candidates (m/f) should submit their electronic application (including motivation letter, CV, publication list and references) to:
[email protected] and
[email protected].
Please note that in case of transmitting your job application by email your data will not be encrypted and might potentially be noticed or adulterated by unauthorized third parties. You are welcome to send us your documents by mail.