Postdoctoral Position to Study Mechanisms of Leukocyte Extravasation Across Postcapillary Venules using Intravital Microskopy : Münster, Germany

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

For the Institute of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry and Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany has an opening for a

Postdoctoral Position to Study Mechanisms of Leukocyte Extravasation Across Postcapillary Venules using Intravital Microskopy
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Salary according to E13-E14
Three year Full Time Position

The successful applicant will investigate mechanisms of leukocyte extravasation across postcapillary venules, with focus on cell-matrix interactions. Focus will be on identification of immune cell-specific mechanisms and the development of intravital fluorescence imaging techniques. The applicant should have experience with immunology, immunological techniques and inflammatory models. In addition, basic knowledge in biochemistry and cell biology is beneficial. For further information concerning the nature of the projects please see www.cells-in-motion.com research area B and www.sorokinlab.uni-muenster.de.

The position is available from January 1st,2016, for 3 years initially, with the possibility of extension. The salary will be set according to qualifications. Deadline for applications is November 15th, 2015.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.