Humboldt University Berlin Genomics/Systems Biology PhD Fellowships 2011 (12 Positions)

Humboldt Universität Berlin
Institute of Biology
Theoretical Biophysics Group / IRTG
Invalidenstr. 42
Biophysics building
3th floor
D-10115 Berlin Germany

This International Research Training Group (IRTG) is formed by groups from Humboldt University Berlin, Free University Berlin, Boston University, Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo. It focuses on the education of doctoral students in the emerging field of genomics and systems biology of biomolecular networks.

The processes to be studied carry out fundamental processes within living cells, such as metabolic interconversions, cell division, cell differentiation and apoptosis. The basic research performed in this program is highly relevant for future medical applications, in particular with respect to cancer and other diseases resulting from a dysfunction of signaling pathways and gene-regulatory networks.

All partners have long and rich experiences in research and education in the field of computational biology. They follow complementary approaches to common goals and have continuously developed contacts and collaborations in recent years. The IRTG will promote the interaction of bioinformatics and mathematical modeling to arrive at an integrative understanding of the complex processes taking place in living cells.

The IRTG provides the doctoral students with a wide range of interdisciplinary and topical research projects in four areas: (A) Dynamics and topology of metabolic networks, (B) Regulation of gene expression, (C) Intra- and intercellular signal transduction, and (D) Structure and function of protein families.

The partners interact by joint supervision of doctoral theses and by providing a framework for the exchange of doctoral students during mobility periods, as well as by exchanging researchers. The IRTG promotes also postdoctoral research and involves undergraduates as research students. The partners provide the students with an interdisciplinary and complementary study program involving joint lecture courses, practical courses, annual workshops, summer schools, and videoconferences. The IRTG encourages the independence of young researchers in the scientific community through opportunities to present regularly the results of research in front of expert audiences and qualifies students in writing publications at an early career stage.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin DFG Research Training Group “Computational Systems Biology”

Biology has developed into a quantitative, information-driven science. We are seeking fellows in the new Research Training Group Computational Systems Biology (CSB) which focuses on the system-level understanding of biological data using computational methods. CSB is embedded in the thriving Berlin life-science environment and involves high-ranking research institutions such as Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin-Buch.

We offer 12 PhD fellowships and 1 postdoctoral position (TV/L E13) in the following areas:

(a) Structural investigation of protein-protein and protein-RNA interactions and their role in molecular networks of the living cell
(b) Detailed models of cellular processes on different levels
(c) Reverse engineering for prediction of genetic networks from new types of data and
(d) Spatio-temporal organization of networks.

We are looking for highly-motivated students with a strong interest in systems biology and mathematical modelling. Successful applicants must hold the equivalent of a master’s level degree in life sciences, mathematics, physics or computer sciences. The PhD fellowship comprises a monthly stipend which is initially granted for 2 years and which can be extended for another 12 months. We offer an excellent training program in computational systems biology, supervision by at least two experienced scientists, and multifarious opportunities for developing local and international collaboration.
Applications (one PDF-file containing cover letter, CV, master/diploma certificate,
1-page project description, and names and addresses of 2 referees) should be sent preferably via email until January 31, 2011.

Contact:
 
GRK 1772, c/o Dr. Cordelia Arndt-Sullivan, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Math.-Nat. Fakultät I, Institut für Biologie, Theoretische Biophysik, Invalidenstr. 42, 10115 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 30 2093 8383, email: arndtsuc@biologie.hu-berlin.de

For further information, please visit our website:
 
http://www2.hu-berlin.de/biologie/irtg/index.php

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