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
	postdoctoral researcher (f/m) with laboratory experience in genomics or molecular genetics
	Your tasks:
	Our research objectives include projects in molecular genetics and epigenomics (miRNA regulation, methylation) in the field of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis. The applicant will exploit the large DNA - and biomaterial bank localized at the Ulm University Neurology Department. In addition, we seek to further investigate respective genetic findings into cell biological models and mouse genetics.
	Your profile:
	We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist and good team player with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree in genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology or related field awarded within the last 5 years 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. Experience in molecular genetic studies including respective bio-informatic evaluation is mandatory, experience in high-throughput sequencing and knowledge in molecular biology techniques would be advantageous.
	We offer:
	The chance to scientifically exploit a DNA and biomaterial collection from >4000 ALS and Parkinson disease patients collected over more than 15 years The possibility to translate genetic findings into mechanistic studies in cell biology and mouse genetics the chance to combine highest-level genetic and molecular neurobiology projects with unique opportunities for collaborations with industrial and clinical partners integration 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 The University Ulm aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore encourages qualified female scientists to submit their applications.
	Contract type:  limited, extension possible (Payment based on TV-L) Level of employment:  100 % Application deadline:  15.08.2012
	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.