Role of Chemokines in Atherosclerosis, University Hospital of Munich

The Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, (Director: Univ.-Prof. Christian Weber), is investigating the cause of cardiovascular disease
with a focus on atherosclerosis. We have expertise in a wide spectrum of methods ranging
from biochemical/biophysical assays in basic science, over functional experiments in vitro and
in vivo to analyze cell recruitment to various animal models of cardiovascular diseases, and last
but not least we are testing our hypotheses in clinical science.
 
The project:
The aim of the project is to identify the functional impact of chemokines forming hetero(di)mers on cell recruitment and atherosclerosis. The candidate will learn to use various cell recruitment assays like adhesion experiments under flow conditions and will have the opportunity to contribute in the isolation of recombinant chemokines. Dependent on the ability
and the desire there will also be the opportunity to dive in challenging special techniques in biochemistry and cell biology such as Surface Plasmon Resonance (Biacore), 2-photon microscopy or to  work with animal models.

Who we are looking for:
We seek to fill an open PhD position with an independent and responsible candidate who has a
degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, or a related field. Practical experience of working
in a lab on a scientific project is required. To have a good grasp of the English language in
written and spoken form would be very helpful.  

What we offer:
You will be part of an international team with excellent researchers in a broad variety of
disciplines. Full funding for the whole time of the PhD (3 years) is available.  
Deadline: 31/07/2011
Supervisor:
Dr. med. Philipp von Hundelshausen
Institute for Epidemiology and prophylaxis of cardiovascular diseases