The position will be available
from July, 2007, in the Clinical Endocrinology group of Prof C Strasburger. The research
will be focusing on determination and characterization of molecular isoforms as well as mutants of
human growth hormone and study of their modulation during life span and in pathophysiological
conditions, as well as its consequences for insulin sensitivity. The laboratory is well equipped with
devices such as Biacore-biosensor and Typhoon fluorescent imager. Modern molecular biological, immunological and hormone analytical methods are established. The Graduiertenkolleg GRK 1208 is an
interdisciplinary research, study and training program (in English) of Humboldt-Universität & Freie
Universität Berlin, supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the State of
Berlin, focusing on molecular, cellular & clinical endocrinology.
The research training position is open for students under 28 years of age with an excellent study
record and a Diploma or Master's degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, cell biology,
molecular biology, chemical biology, molecular medicine, etc. PhD scholarship of approx. 1,200 EUR can be awarded for up to 2.5 years.
Applications (English/German) including a one-page statement of motivation, a full CV, summary of
the master/diploma thesis, copies of your credentials and names and addresses of two references
should be submitted by e-mail to the office of the Program Coordinator Prof. Dr. J. Köhrle (secretary:
[email protected]).
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