ESR 9 position
MSCA ITN founded project “DohART-NET” focusing on effect of altered conditions during the periconceptional (PC) period of development in humans, including babies born from assisted reproduction (ART, “test-tube”) interventions, and from diabetic, obese mothers. The DohART-NET project integrates pre-clinical (animal and stem cell-models) and clinical studies and apply data linkage, bioinformatics and network science for the identification and validation of mechanisms of diseases common in early development. The project will promote efficient disease prevention and potential personalised therapeutic interventions in both the general and ART populations to overcome adverse disease pathways. DohART-NET will train 13 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) PhD students on this important topic much needed to improve public health over several generations, and it will integrate pre-clinical, translational clinical and in silico modeling approaches. The ESRs will strongly benefit from a network of internationally recognized scientists and the participation of companies with relevant interests and expertise in the field.
DohART-NET Network: BioTalentum Ltd. (Hungary), University of Cambridge (UK), University of Manchester (UK), University of Southampton (UK), Erasmus University Medical Center (Netherlands), CeMM (Austria), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Germany), MWM GmbH (Germany), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (Belgium), IVI Valencia (Spain)
Job Title: PhD Position (ESR9)
Application Deadline: 25th October 2019
Recruiting Institution: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich – Munich, DE
Objectives:
The applicant will focus on effects of maternal diabetes on the proteomes of various tissues from neonatal offspring of transgenic pig models for (pre)-diabetes. Moreover as a readout for maternal diabetes induced effects on the embryos inner cell mass environment, proteomes of blastocoel fluid from rabbits will be analyzed. For all experiments, latest mass spectrometry-based technologies will be used.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student with:
- An excellent Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry or a related subject
- Hands-on laboratory experience and strong interest in proteomic analysis
- Background in biochemical / molecular biology techniques
- Expertise in bioinformatics or mass spectrometry is advantageous
Eligibility (mandatory for funding):
- Have not been awarded a PhD already
- Less than 4 years research experience at the signature of the contract (counting from the time the Master’s degree has been obtained)
- Spent less than 12 months in Germany in the 3 years prior to selection
- Excellent knowledge of the spoken and written English language
- Excellent communication and team working skills
The position will be on a temporary basis for a period of 36 months (Regular employment contract). The candidate will receive a Monthly Living Allowance plus a Mobility Allowance compliant with the applicable EC Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-ITN general conditions. The LMU is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled candidates with equal qualifications will be given preference.
How to Apply and further details:
Follow the below steps to submit your application. Please note all the uploaded documents should be written in English and should be in PDF format.
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3. Upload your CV
4. Upload your motivation letter describing research career goals, skills and experience
5. Upload 2 letters of recommendation