Post-doctoral positions are available from January 1st 2008 (or upon agreement) in our laboratory at the Institute of Biochemistry, ETH in Zurich. We are looking for highly motivated scientists with a strong background in cellular and molecular biology. We offer a friendly, enthusiastic and interactive environment. Our staff is international and the working language is English.

Our group is interested in the functional characterization of Telomeric Repeat containing RNA (TERRA), a recently discovered component of mammalian telomeres (for more information please visit: http://www.bc.biol.ethz.ch/box_feeder/people/groups/azzalin/). Possible research topics include TERRA regulation during cancer development or cellular senescence and the discovery and characterization of novel TERRA regulators. We will exploit combinations of genetic, cell biological and biochemical approaches available in mammalian cell cultures.

Applications including CV and names of two referees can be sent (if possible electronically) to:

Claus M. Azzalin, PhD
Institute of Biochemistry
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH)
ETH-Hönggerberg
CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
e-mail: claus.azzalin[ at ]bc.biol.ethz.ch

via: official announcement