Institute of Molecular Genetics of the ASCR, v. v. i. (IMG)
invites applications for full-time PhD positions in the project
“Molecular regulation of axon growth and regeneration”
Applications are invited for two Ph.D. student positions in the department of
Transgenic models of diseases, laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, at the
Institute of Molecular Genetics of the ASCR, v. v. i. (IMG, Prague, Czech
Republic). The two positions (up to five years) are funded by a grant of the
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic. The successful
candidates will join a newly formed research laboratory headed by Martin
Balastik, PhD (graduate from University of Göttingen, post-doctoral training at
Harvard Medical School in Boston) and will learn and utilize advanced cellbiology,
molecular-biology and imaging techniques, while analyzing the
molecular mechanisms regulating axon growth and guidance. In particular, the
research will focus on how these signaling processes are involved in neuron
aging and axon regeneration, and will involve generation and analysis of mouse
in vivo models.
We are seeking outstanding self-motivated candidates with master's degree in
molecular biology, general biology, biochemistry or related fields. We are
offering research at a state-of-the-art equipped institute with experienced
colleagues, international working environment and international
collaborations. The positions are available from April 2012.
For further information please contact Martin Balastik
(martin.balastik@img.cas.cz). Applications in English including structured CV
containing research experience and a letter of interest should be sent to the
email address above.