The University Medical Center Ulm, with its 25 hospitals and 13 institutes (1,139 beds), is the maximum provider for Southern Germany. Each year we treat about 44,000 patients stationary plus approximately 26,000 outpatient cases. We value qualified employees, who ensure high quality treatment for our patients by using the latest scientific findings and who pursue their work with joy.
	Instantly, we are looking for a
	PhD doctoral student (f/m)
	Your tasks:
	Your main activities include working in the field of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis. Our research objectives include projects in basic molecular neuroscience with direct impact on the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases or even foreseeable translation into clinical application. Current research is focused on pathological protein aggregation, post-translational modifications and neuro-inflammatory mechanisms.
	Your profile:
	We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist and good team player who would like to benefit from an attractive scientific environment in the South of Germany, where a young and exciting neurobiological scientific community has emerged. Applicants should hold a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related field.
	We offer:
	the chance to combine highest-level molecular neurobiology projects with unique opportunities for collaborations with industrial and clinical partners teaching and direct supervision by experienced researchers in a young and enthusiastic, international team compatibility of career and family
	Have we aroused your interest?
	In case you have further questions please contact Dr. Weishaupt: jochen.weishaupt@uni-ulm.de Full applications can be sent to: Prof. Dr. Weishaupt Universitätsklinikum Ulm Neurologie (O25) Albert-Einstein-Allee 11 89081 Ulm
	Contract type:  limited, extension possible (payment based on TV-L) Level of employment:  50 % Application deadline:  17.06.2012
	In general, full-time positions are divisible. Handicapped people, especially handicapped women, with equal qualifications will be employed and trained preferentially. Employment takes place through the administration department of the University Medical Center Ulm.