USA - University of Rhode Island Post-Doctoral Fellow DNA Repair / Cancer Genetics

Study the molecular etiology of the rare recessive cancer susceptibility syndrome Fanconi anemia, as well as related DNA repair/chromosome instability syndromes.

Required: Ph.D. in the biological sciences and demonstrated experience with molecular biological and protein analytical techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with RNA interference, fluorescence microscopy, and yeast two-hybrid, as well as knowledge of cellular DNA repair systems. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills required. Position is limited to two years with extension contingent on funding.

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Germany - IMPRS PhD Fellowships in Life Sciences

The International Max Planck Research School in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences: From Biology to Medicine

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (IMPRS-LS) is jointly conducted by the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in cooperation with the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich and the Technical University Munich. The school offers an international PhD program in life sciences covering areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular medicine, neurobiology and structural biology.

The 3 year program, entirely taught in English, provides comprehensive scientific training in a superb and vibrant research environment with state of the art facilities and cutting edge research projects. The doctoral degree will be awarded by one of the two Munich universities both of which have an excellent international reputation.

Students can specialize in one of five major disciplines that form parallel but interlinked tracts thereby creating an interdisciplinary context to promote the ability of cross-frontier thinking. Laboratory work will be supplemented by seminars, summer schools, elective courses, training in soft skills and participation in international conferences.

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