From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara Sent: 17. kesäkuuta 2009 10:17 To: FinBioNet@sender-01.it.helsinki.fi Subject: [Bco] PhD position in Chemical Biology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
PhD position in Chemical Biology
Dr. Leona Gilberts group at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science is looking for a graduate student to conduct research on the subject area viral involvement in chronic diseases. More specifically the PhD student will investigate the autoimmune response to viral proteins of common viruses. Numerous viruses have been implicated in various autoimmune diseases, and a clearer understanding of how these widespread viruses participate in these conditions is the main focus of this research project. This project has long-standing international collaborators and provides the opportunity to develops oneself in highly global community.
A person interested in molecular and cell biology, and capable of developing skills towards independent scientific work is encouraged to apply. The division of Chemical Biology, a part of the molecular recognition cluster in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, provides teaching and undertakes research in a field integrating with biochemistry, chemistry, molecular and cell biology, physics as well as nanoscience. The laboratory has long experience in studying and characterizing life cycles of animal viruses, using biochemical, molecular, virological and cellular methods, including advanced microscopy. General information concerning the group is available at http://ujkeb.com/ http://ujkeb.com .
The application should contain at least a cover letter that describes your motivation to do PhD studies and why you would like to carry them out in this subject area, a curriculum vitae, and recommendation letters from 2 references. Send your application to Dr. Leona Gilbert, Department of Biological and Environmental Science, PO Box 35 (Street address: Survontie 9), 40014 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland.
Closing date for application is July 30, 2009. For further information contact Dr. Leona Gilbert by e-mail ( mailto:leona.k.gilbert@jyu.fi leona.k.gilbert@jyu.fi ) or by telephone (+358-40 723 4718).
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