-----Original Message----- From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara Sent: 13. lokakuuta 2008 12:19 To: FinBioNet@sender-03.it.helsinki.fi Subject: [Bco] Graduate student positions in experimental immunology,University of Tampere
We have vacancies for 1-2 graduate students to join our group studying basic mechanisms of immune response using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster and zebrafish Danio rerio as model organisms. Flies have a highly sophisticated immune defense. In contrast to mammals, Drosophila has no adaptive i.e. antibody mediated immunity, which makes it a valid model for studying the pattern recognition receptors and signaling pathways of the innate immunity. On this premise we use Drosophila model to discover novel classes of gene products that are important to combat pathogens. Besides the Drosophila model, we have established a state-of-the-art zebrafish facility in order to carry out large-scale ENU mutagenesis screens in zebrafish to identify gene products that are necessary for normal resistance against selected pathogens. This system enables forward genetic screening with a model organism with fully developed immune system. For example, we will use a zebrafish model for tuberculosis to identify new disease-modifying genes. Our research group is located at the Institute of Medical Technology (Tampere) and s led by Professor Mika Rämet. Ideal candidate should have prior knowledge about the basic methods in molecular biology. Most importantly, we expect a successful candidate to have enthusiastic attitude towards biomedical research. Appointment will be for two years at standard graduate student salary level and it is subject for continuation until Ph.D. defense.
Further information can be found from: http://www.uta.fi/imt/ramet/index.html
Please send full CV and names of two academic referees to Mika Rämet preferably by e-mail (mika.ramet@uta.fi).
Closing date: 31 October 2008
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