Master and Doctoral Student Position in Cancer Models at Technical University Munich - Germany

Master and Doctoral Student Position in Cancer Models at Technical University Munich - Germany

We currently have positions available for Master`s students in our group to work on projects in two areas of research:

1. The production of large animal models of human cancers - to facilitate the development of diagnosis and therapy.
2. RNA interference techniques for the specific inhibition of gene expression in transgenic pigs.

We also have a position available for a Ph.D student as part of a project funded by the German Cancer Research Foundation (Deutsche Krebshilfe) to establish physiological animal models of human cancer. Applicants should hold a master`s degree, or equivalent in biology, molecular biotechnology or a related field. Previous laboratory experience in molecular biology, gene targeting, transgenic livestock and/or the derivation, cultivation and genetic manipulation of primary cells cultures is desirable. The salary will be according to BAT IIa/2. The position is funded for an initial period of three years.

Application Deadline: April 02, 2007

For general enquiries, please contact our group secretary,

Barbara Bauer
email: bbauer@wzw.tum.de

Postal address:
Lehrstuhl fuer Biotechnologie der Nutztiere
TU Muenchen
WZW Weihenstephan
Hochfeldweg, 1
85354 Freising
Germany
Tel: 08161-712005
Fax: 08161-712108

For further informations open website below:
http://www.wzw.tum.de/btn/