2 PhD positions on neutrophils in atherosclerosis

Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Munich
 Contacto correo-e:Oliver.Soehnlein@med.uni-muenchen.de

 Two positions for PhD students are available from January 2013 within a third party-funded project. The project is based at the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Munich (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Prophylaxe-und-Epidemiologie-der-Kreislaufkrankheiten/de/index.html). The projects center around the role of neutrophils in chronic inflammation with a specific emphasis of atherosclerosis. Methodologically, the project involves predominantly animal models of inflammation, specifically of leukocyte recruitment. Hence, applicants should have experience with handling of animals and possibly hold a certificate for animal experimentation. Applicants should have a Master degree in a relevant field from an European university, and good knowledge in physiology, inflammation, and immunology. Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, a quick learner, a good team-player and have effective communication skills.
Please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications, and the name of two referees to the contact email provided.

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Relevant papers:
Döring et al., Circ Res, 2012; Soehnlein, Circ Res, 2012; Soehnlein et al., Sci Transl Med, 2011; Soehnlein & Lindbom, Nat Rev Immunol, 2010; Drechsler et al., Circulation, 2010.