Arbeiten und leben, wo andere Urlaub machen. The Institute of Experimental Gene Therapy and Cancer Research at Rostock University Medical Center has positions available for a Post-Doc or PhD Student (m/f) on Cancer Biology and Applied Medical Science Ausschreibung Nr. 273 N/2015 (vorbehaltlich der Finanzierung über Drittmittel) The Institute of Experimental Gene Therapy and Cancer Research, located at the University of Rostock, is an internationally renowned institution delivering field-changing mechanistic insights into metastatic cancer and cellular reprogramming technologies. The Unit is equipped with state-ofthe-art facilities and offers excellent opportunities for doctoral theses and postdoctoral development. We are looking to appoint a PhD student or postdoctoral scientist to work on tumor progression signaling with a particular focus on the E2F and p73 family of transcription factors. The project will concentrate on high throughput genomics to identify the main alterations in the regulatory networks associated to E2F1 and p73 family-dependent metastasis, stemness and chemoresistance phenotypes, as well as the development of individualized anti-metastatic drugs to target molecular dysfunction. The successful candidate will possess a Master or PhD in a relevant discipline and have experience of working with protein and RNA analysis, mammalian cell culture, transient & stable transfections and immunofluorescence. Students and postdocs with background in animal research, genome editing technology, or next-generation sequencing are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be committed to working at a highly competitive level, be able to efficiently communicate scientific ideas and have a proven publication record. Knowledge of German and English is essential. The position is funded by third-party for two years with a salary according to TV-UMN. The University of Rostock is an equal opportunity employer. To increase the number of women in research and teaching, female applicants are recommended to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be favoured if they are equally qualified. Application costs will not be compensated. To apply please send your CV, covering letter, publication record and documents to Professor Brigitte M. Pützer (Director) at [email protected].