德国莱布尼兹农场动物生物学研究所博士后职位

The Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology is a premier European Institute for interdisciplinary basic as well as applied research on farm animals relating to a resource efficient, sustainable animal production and the health and welfare of animals. The Institute employs over 300 members of staff and is located near the city of Rostock in the North of Germany (2 hour drive to Berlin and Hamburg).

We seek to appoint a

post-doctoral scientist

in the area of Reproductive Cell Biology and Endocrinology

starting as soon as possible, for 2 years

The position is remunerated at TV-L E 13 level.

Position No.: 2012-15

Tasks:
We are looking for a post-doctoral scientist with experience in Reproductive Cell Biology and Endocrinology, and a good knowledge of modern cell and molecular biological methods, besides reproductive physiology. The well-equipped laboratory is researching with projects linked to understanding fertility, infertility and early pregnancy in domestic species and humans with a special focus on relaxin-family peptides and non-genomic steroid hormone actions. Further information can be obtained from Dr. Ravinder Anand-Ivell (anand-ivell@fbn-dummerstorf.de) or Professor Richard Ivell (ivell@fbn-dummerstorf.de), whose publications can be accessed through PubMed. The position is available for 2 years initially, starting as soon as possible.

Selection Criteria:
The applicant should hold a doctoral degree in Agricultural Science, Biology, or Veterinary Medicine (DVM or PhD). Experience as a postdoctoral researcher is considered an advantage.

The appointee should have experience in modern methods of cell and molecular biology, and a broad knowledge of mammalian reproductive physiology and endocrinology.

For further details contact Dr. R. Anand-Ivell (038208/68757; anand-ivell@fbn-dummerstorf.de). We are located close to the baroque maritime city of Rostock in Northern Germany, only two hours from Hamburg, Berlin or Copenhagen. Information about the Institute and the research unit can be found under http://www.fbn-dummerstorf.de/.

The Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the percentage of female scientists in leading positions. Applications from female candidates are encouraged. Handicapped applicants should indicate their status and will be given preference in the case of equal scientific qualification.

Only applicants will considered that fulfill the requirements for getting a fixed-termed working contract according to § 2 WissZeitVG. We regret that traveling expenses related to the application cannot be reimbursed.

Please send applications, including a detailed CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, list of publications and acquired grants, and the contact information of two references, to

Leibniz-Institut für Nutztierbiologie (FBN)
Verwaltung (Position No.: 2012-15)
Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2
18196 Dummerstorf, GERMANY

The selection will be continued until the position is filled.