The Department of Gene Vectors (AGV) is seeking two PhD Students (d.21/06) to study basic molecular aspects of the biology of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) in vitro. EBV readily infects primary human B lymphocytes and establishes a latent infection. In the latently infected cells, the viral DNA genome is maintained as several extrachromosomal copies from which a limited set of latent viral genes is expressed. We are interested in the genomic status in newly and stably infected cells as well as the expression and regulation of viral genes, which promote the switch from latency to virus synthesis at the transcriptional level.

We seek to hire highly motivated students with an excellent diploma or masters degree in biology, biochemistry or chemistry. A strong background in cellular and molecular technologies, which ideally includes expertise in DNA-protein interaction and chromatin immunoprecipition is prefered. We offer a young, dynamic and innovative working environment and a well equipped and funded laboratory with international connections. We are located in Munich`s Western city boundary in the “Hämatologikum” building on the Grosshadern campus.

The GSF as holder of the Bavarian Advancement of Women Prize 2004 and of the Total E-Quality Certificate is striving to increase the overall proportion of women on its staff and thus expressly urges qualified women to apply.

We pay standard German salary EG 13/2 TVöD. The position is limited to 3 years.

Please write to:
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hammerschmidt
Department of Gene Vectors (AGV)
GSF- National Research Center
for Environment and Health
Marchioninistr. 25
81377 München

Your questions will be answered by:
Phone +49-(0)89-3187-1506
Fax +49-(0)89-7099-225
Email: hammerschmidt@gsf.de
Email: roswitha.neumann@gsf.de

homepage: http://www.gsf.de/agv/
Further information: http://www.gsf.de/phd

Via: Official Announcement