The Division of Molecular and Systems Toxicology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Basel is offering a PhD student position to investigate xenobiotics potentially causing mineralocorticoid excess and hypertension.
About the position:
- The proposed project will extend ongoing work on the cortisol-inactivating enzyme 11β-HSD2. An existing enzyme activity assay needs to be improved to allow higher throughput in analysing potential inhibitors.
- The project aims to establish in our group bioassays for three enzymes involved in corticosteroid synthesis (CYP11B1, CYP11B2, CYP17A1), in order to cover the most important targets for mineralocorticoid excess.
- The successful candidate should have basic experience in working with cell culture and in biochemistry/molecular biology methods.
- The successful candidate will be integrated in an international research group.
Requirements:
- Applicant must hold Master’s degree in the field of Life Sciences
- Basic experience in biochemistry/molecular biology methods
- Basic experience in cell culture
- Fluent communication in English, written and oral, ideally good knowledge in German
- Highly motivated, interactive team player
Applications:
Apply online and application should include CV, a short motivation letter, copies of degrees and qualifications and the names/contact data of at least two referees.
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Organization | University of Basel |
Country | Switzerland |
Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
Subject areas | Life Sciences |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | August 15, 2020 |
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