Junior group leader in Microbiology
A junior group leader position in Microbiology is available in the lab of Prof. Dr. Kirsten Jung, Microbiology at the Biocenter of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). The position is funded by the LMU (A13, „Akademische/r Rat/Rätin auf Zeit“) for 3 years with a possible extension to 6 years. Candidates should have a PhD in biology or biochemistry with a strong background in molecular biology and microscopy. The project focuses on cellular communication and phenotypic heterogeneity in bacterial populations. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the current project and to establish an independent research program. The successful candidate is further expected to teach in the BSc. and MSc. programs in Microbiology. The lab is embedded in an excellent research environment (excellence cluster CiPSM), and information on current projects is available at http://www.mikrobiologie.biologie.uni-muenchen.de.
The LMU seeks to increase the participation of women in research and teaching and invites qualified women to apply. Handicapped candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.
Applications including CV, list of publications, brief summary of current research interests and copies of relevant documents should be sent before April, 13th 2010 to
Prof. Dr. Kirsten Jung
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Biozentrum, Bereich Mikrobiologie
Großhaderner Straße 2-4
82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Germany
Closing date: 13.04.2010
