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Postdoctoral Position in miRNA Biology, Denmark

The Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, is recruiting a post doctoral researcher for a 2-year project to work on mechanisms of microRNA (miRNA) action in the newly established research group of Peter Brodersen. The starting date is April 1st 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The group is housed in the recently inaugurated Biocenter in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Looking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology or equivalent. Experience with protein purification in addition to standard molecular biological skills will be considered an advantage, but is not a formal requirement. The applicant must be fluent in written as well as spoken English. The position is open to all applicants regardless of nationality, and will be funded by a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). Post doc salary is based on seniority and is between DKK 376.923 and DKK 396.851 (roughly between EUR 50.500 and EUR 53.000) annually before pension contribution. Negotiation for further supplement will be possible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 February 2011

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Vienna Biocenter International PhD Programme: Molecular Life Sciences

The VBC PhD programme ensures that its students all have a productive, worthwhile experience during their PhD. Students in the programme are part of a strong, supportive community made up of fellow students and the post-docs, staff scientists, and group leaders that make up the campus. VBC PhD students receive attentive scientific guidance from their advisors and all members of the community. From the practical side, the programme assists students with administrative issues related to obtaining their degrees through the University of Vienna.
s a PhD student, it’s natural that you will continue to develop your experimental expertise, but it’s equally important that you have the ability to communicate your work to the scientific community. The VBC PhD programme gives students many opportunities to enhance their written and oral communications.
The VBC PhD programme offers a presentation skills course for beginning PhD students aimed at organizing and delivering a scientific talk. Everything necessary to give a great talk is covered, from developing enthusiasm for your subject to the finesse of designing readable slides.
etting into the VBC PhD programme requires three things: a written application, a personal interview, and a PhD position offer from a VBC group leader.
What’s required?
• Completed online application
• Two letters of recommendation
• Degree (Masters or your country’s equivalent)
• less than 30 years of age at the time of application

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011(website opens for applications on 1 March)

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The Section for Functional Genomics, University of Copenhagen is recruiting one PhD student for a 3 year project to work on DNA repair factories and genome integrity in the research group of Michael Lisby.

The Section for Functional Genomics, University of Copenhagen is recruiting one PhD student for a 3 year project to work on DNA repair factories and genome integrity in the research group of Michael Lisby. The Functional Genomics section employs around 45 researchers, and has much international collaboration with high-profile groups. The group is housed in the newly built Biocenter in central Copenhagen, DenmarK.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 January 2011

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