The EPFL (http://www.epfl.ch) and the Brain Mind Institute are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated PhD student for a project with focus on the regulatory mechanisms of γ-secretase, an intramembrane-cleaving protease directly implicated in Alzheimers Disease as it releases the neurotoxic amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) from its large precursor (APP).

References:
PNAS. 2006, 103(18):6889-6894;
J Biol Chem. 2005, 280(51):41987-96;
Biochemistry 2004, 43(30):9774-89;
Biochemistry 2004, 43(2):323-33;
J Biol Chem. 2003, 278(39):37213-22).

Requirements:
Candidates must have a strong background in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry. The successful candidate should also possess a high degree of motivation and creativity, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and interact with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists.

Application:
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest and names of three references to:

Dr. Patrick Fraering
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Alzheimers Disease
EPFL
Building AAB - Office AAB 015
Station 15
CH-1015 Lausanne
Switzerland

or e-mail to: Patrick.fraeringatepfl.ch

Phone: 41.21.693.96.51
Fax: 41.21.693.95.72