About BioMed X
The BioMed X Innovation Center constitutes a novel way of collaboration at the interface between academia and industry. Young life science talents from all over the world will be working jointly on pre-clinical research topics in the fields of biomedicine, molecular biology, cell biology and chemoinformatics. Interdisciplinary project teams are collaborating in an open-innovation lab facility on the campus of the University of Heidelberg, with guidance of experienced mentors while expanding their scientific network and receiving an intensive entrepreneurship and leadership training.
What we are looking for
Applications are invited from outstanding early-career scientists working or interested in one of the following fields of research:
1. Cancer & Inflammation:
The immunosuppressive microenvironment of tumors applying methods for the identification of new targets for immunotherapy of cancer
2. Metabolism & Signaling in Cancer:
Cross-talk between signaling and metabolism in cancer and identification of new metabolic targets for cancer therapy
3. Selective Kinase Inhibitors:
Computational and/or knowledge-based models for prediction of kinase specificity and development of software for the identification and design of novel selective kinase inhibitors or inhibitors of other large target classes
What we offer
Eight postdoctoral researcher positions are offered for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of prolongation for up to two additional years, and an option for a permanent position. The positions are intended to suit those with typically up to four years postdoctoral experience who would, once established, be in a strong position to enter a research group leader career path either in academia or industry. The positions include generous funding packages covering personal salary and consumables, as well as access to the core facilities of neighboring research institutions and biotechnology companies. There is flexibility over starting dates, but successful applicants are anticipated to take up post by July 1, 2013.
Application & Selection Process
Applications are to be made online at http://www.bio.mx.
Only applications received before Sunday April 7, 2013 will be considered. As part of the online application procedure candidates will be required to upload a CV, provide supporting statements and project proposals.
After a first selection round, candidates will be invited to a five-day assessment center workshop in Heidelberg. The invitation includes full coverage of travel expenses, accommodation, sightseeing, and food for the entire workshop which will take place from April 29 to May 3, 2013. With guidance of experienced mentors, candidates will jointly work on their project proposals and present them in front of a jury on the final day. Successful candidates will be offered a position at the BioMed X Innovation Center.