The MAX DELBRÜCK CENTER FOR MOLECULAR MEDICINE (MDC) BERLIN-BUCH is inviting applications for

Independent Group Leader Positions

The MDC is a biomedical research institute dedicated to interdisciplinary research in the areas of (i) Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, (ii) Cancer, and (iii) Function and Dysfunction of Nervous System.
 
We seek applications from outstanding researchers. Research interests should complement those of the MDC. The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers, supported by the Federal Government of Germany and the Land Berlin.
 
Successful candidates will conduct visionary independent research, obtain extramural funding and engage in collaborative projects with groups at the MDC and the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
 
Successful candidates will be invited to apply for a Helmholtz-University Young Investigator Group or a Helmholtz Young Investigator Group, sponsored by the President's Initiative and Networking Fund (see: http://www.helmholtz.de/de/Aktuelles/Helmholtz-Ausschreibungen/Helmholtz-Nachwuchsgruppen.html). The position includes generous funding for 5 years with possible extensions of two times 2 years.
 
For further information about the MDC please visit our web site (http://www.mdc-berlin.de). For enquiries about the position please contact Christina Quensel (cquensel@mdc-berlin.de).
 
These positions are funded according to the German TVöD-System.
 
Applications by women are explicitly encouraged.
 
Disabled applicants, qualified according to the above criteria, will be given preference over other candidates with equivalent relevant qualifications.
 
For electronic applications please use the Email: jobs@mdc-berlin.de.
Please send your application as one file, pdf-format, maximum size 1 Mb.
 
Applications should be sent by March 31, 2010 including a curriculum vitae, list of publications, an outline of present and planned research and other relevant material to