MPI for Molecular Genetics: PhD student position 1755 views

The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics invites applications for a PhD student in the research group of Prof. Stefan Mundlos. The open position is in pathogenic chromatin architecture and gene regulation. Highly motivated and enthusiastic young researcher to study the mechanisms of how the genomes 3D organization in the nucleus influences gene expression in development and human disease are desirable.

Requirements:

• Applicant must have an experimental background in molecular biology and/or functional genomics
• Applicant must hold a Master’s degree or a similar qualification in Biology, Biochemistry or related fields.
• Applicants having previous experience with mammalian stem cells and knowledge of computational biology would hold an advantage.

Duration: initially for 3 years; with possibility of extension

Starting date: available as of now but starting dates are negotiable.

Applications:

Applicants interested in the position must their application including:

• Cover letter (describing motivation and how background would best fit for this position)
• CV
• Contact information of 2-3 mentors who agreed to provide a short letter of recommendation.
• Send all documents as a single pdf-file via e-mail to Prof. Stefan Mundlos or Dr. Michael Robson via E-Mail job-1721@molgen.mpg.de.