From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 25. toukokuuta 2009 9:47
To: FinBioNet@sender-02.it.helsinki.fi
Subject: [Bco] Graduate student/Project researcher position in novel target molecules research group, UH

GRADUATE STUDENT/PROJECT RESEARCHER POSITION AVAILABLE IN NOVEL TARGET MOLECULES RESEARCH GROUP

Project title: Biology of malignant brain tumors

The research of Novel Target Molecules Research Group focuses on identification and characterization of molecules associated with cancer initiation, invasion and metastasis. Currently, we are investigating malignant glioma, prostate carcinoma and metastatic vs. non-metastatic melanoma cells. We also are interested in targeting cancer therapeutics, e.g. gene therapy vectors, chemotherapeutics and siRNAs, with the aid of peptides.

We are looking for a highly motivated person with MSc or PhD degree to a project investigating the biology of malignant brain tumors and development of targeted therapies to gliomas. The specific aims of the project are to study the functional role of a novel brain tumor-associated molecule in glioma progression and invasion as well as to target experimental therapies with the aid of brain tumor homing peptide(s). The research employs biochemical, molecular biology, cell culture and biomedical imaging methods as well as animal work.

The position will be filled immediately after suitable person will be found.

The site of research is at the Molecular Cancer Biology Research Program, Biomedicum Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, Helsinki, Finland.

The application with the letter of motivation, CV and two names of referees should be sent as soon as possible to:

Prof. Pirjo Laakkonen by email to pirjo.laakkonen@Helsinki.fi

For further information, please contact Prof. Pirjo Laakkonen ( pirjo.laakkonen@helsinki.fi or +358 40 355 2246).

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