0186 PhD Student "plasma-redox effects"

Physik Life Sciences

SMART PEOPLE WANTED!
The Leibniz Institute of Plasma Science and Technology, INP Greifswald, carries out fundamental and applied research on the topic of low temperature plasma FROM IDEA TO PROTOTYPE and is a major contributor to the development of new technology platforms in this field. With currently 156 employees, it is the largest European low temperature plasma research institute outside of academia, collaborating with leading experts at other national and international universities and institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises and global corporations.
As an application-oriented institute, market-near innovation and services in plasma technologies and products are provided to industrial partners by means of process optimisation, feasibility studies and consultancy. The division of ZIK plasmatis at the INP Greifswald is seeking to hire a proactive and highly motivated

Ph.D. student

to join our excellence center (ZIK) research group “plasma redox-effects”. Employment is intended to start in summer 2017.

Job description
The research project will focus on the applicability of cold physical plasma for cancer treatment. Cold plasma expels reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which are known to be critical in the redox biology of cancer and in the field of immunology. Thus, it will be evaluated how plasmas act on tumor cells and if they can increase the immunogenicity of the same in vitro as well as in vivo. A future role of plasma in cancer therapy will be investigated using cell cultures, peripheral blood leukocytes, mouse models, and human tumor samples. Previous experience in immunology, cell culture, and standard methods in molecular biology is required. The successful candidate will be responsible to supervise student internship projects as well as bachelor’s and master’s theses along with the research activities.

Our offer
The part time (67 %) position will be granted for 3 years. Payment and social benefits will be in accordance with the regulations of the TV-L wage group E13 (TV-L Ost).

Weitere Informationen

Unternehmen: Leibniz-Institut für Plasmaforschung und Technologie e.V.
Standort: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Anstellungsart: Direkteinstieg
Vertiegungsgebiet: Forschung und Entwicklung
Ansprechpartner/in: For further information, you are welcome to contact:
Dr. Sander Bekeschus: +49 (0) 3834 554 3948; sander.bekeschus@inp-greifswald.de

Candidates should provide their CV and letter of motivation indicating the reference number “0186 – PhD Student ZIK PRE” until 30th April, 2017 to the host institute: Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology, Human Resources Department, Mrs. Gabriele Lembke, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald, Germany,email: bewu@inp-greifswald.de.
E-Mail-Kontakt: bewu@inp-greifswald.de
Interne Referenz: 0186 – PhD Student ZIK PRE
Abteilung: 0186 – PhD Student ZIK PRE
Anforderungen: Having a master’s degree (or equivalent, e.g. German diploma) in human biology or similar, your previous scientific focus has been on immunology or cancer research, preferably in conjunction with redox biology. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a background in flow cytometry, microscopy, or other methods frequently used in cell biology and immunology. A familiarity with mouse models is highly desirable. The individual will be flexible, dedicated, detail-oriented, and has top teamwork competency but can also work highly independent. Vivid inter-personal communication skills, significant self-motivation, excellent self-organization, and technical savvy and comfort with computers, scientific software, and technology-based life science research is essential.

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