Job Title:  Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology, Virology and Microfluidics
Job Number:  4009530
Date Posted:  07/04/2011
Application Deadline:  7/31/2011

Job Description
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organizations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany) and the outstations are in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).

Applications are invited for a post-doc position in the group of Dr. Christoph Merten, using cutting-edge microfluidic technology for biological and chemical applications. In particular, we are looking for a candidate working on large-scale characterization and optimization of HIV vaccine candidates (in collaboration with the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative) and/or the screening of therapeutic antibodies. Other projects in the lab focus on systems in which cellular pathways (e.g. involved in cellular senescence) are perturbated with thousands of drugs (and combinations thereof) to derive interaction maps and identify novel factors. Making use of microfluidic technology these studies can be carried out on the single virus / single cell level at ultra high throughput (up to a million samples can be assayed per hour). Furthermore, the tiny assay volumes allow the use of samples that are hardly available in big quantities (e.g. primary human cells, stem cells, etc.).
The succesful applicant should hold a PhD in Cell biology or virology. Prior experience in microfluidics, automated image analysis and or LabVIEW programming is advantageous but not absolutely required.The ability to independently take responsibility over his/her own project, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills, are required as well as reliability, attention to detail and effective time management. Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment is fundamental to this position. Good communication and presentation skills and fluency in English are expected.
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
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EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)
Meyerhofstrasse 1
Heidelberg, 69117
Germany
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