Assistant Professor Bioinformatics Starting April 01, 2012 The Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF), Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University invites applications for 4 Junior Research Group Leader Positions with a recognized expertise in the research areas of Medicine and Technology, Clinical Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Research and Inflammation (see also Naturejobs www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/216020-Bioinformatics- Assistant-Professor). One of the positions is designated for BIOINFORMATICS (Functional Genomics, Genome Biology, Epigenetics, Proteomics) Qualified candidates are invited to apply for this position. The Bioinformatics Group will also be affiliated with and further supported by the RWTH Graduate School, Aachen Institute for Advanced Study in Computational Engineering Science (AICES, www.aices.rwth- aachen.de). A future cooperation with the Forschungszentrum Jülich www.fz-juelich.de) is planned. Interdisciplinary scientific cooperation with other departments and clinics of the RWTH Aachen University Medical School, with the research areas of the RWTH Aachen University including TRR 57, IRTG 1328 and IRTG 1508, with the Aachen Competence Center of Medical Technology (AKM), the Helmholtz Institute of Biomedical Engineering and with other engineering disciplines are strongly encouraged. Specific emphasis will be laid on state of the art technologies and expertise bridging these areas. Each group will be equipped with an annual budget of 200.000 € (including the position of the Research Group Leader). Funding will be for a three-year period, with the possibility of a three-year extension after positive evaluation by the IZKF Scientific Board. We are looking for successful, highly motivated individuals with a proven track record of scientific excellence and the readiness to contribute to the center´s goals. www.izkf-aachen.de). The positions will be equivalent to assistant or associate professorship depending on qualifications (at least TV-L 14). To apply please send a Curriculum Vitae, a list of publications, three references and a page outline of current and planned research by e-mail to: IZKF Aachen Scientific Office attn: Prof. P. Walter chiffre-no. : PC-6-34/2011 e-mail: kdebruyne@ukaachen.de Closing date for applications: September 15, 2011 RWTH Aachen University is certified as a family-friendly university. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from women, disabled people and ethnic minority groups, recognizing they are underrepresented across RWTH Aachen University. The principles of fair and open competition apply and appointments will be made on merit. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-––––––– Martin Zenke, PhD, Professor of Cell Biology and Chairman Institute for Biomedical Engineering Department of Cell Biology Universitätsklinikum Aachen, RWTH Pauwelsstrasse 30 52074 Aachen Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering Pauwelsstrasse 20 52074 Aachen Germany Voice +49-241-80 80759 (secretary) +49-241-80 80760 (office) Fax +49-241-80 82008 email: martin.zenke@rwth-aachen.de andrea.offergeld@rwth-aachen.de www: http://www.molcell.de [[alternative HTML version deleted]]