THE FIRC INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY MILAN - ITALY THE INSTITUTE FOR STEM CELL BIOLOGY AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AND THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BANGALORE - INDIA Independent International Research Position in “Molecular and Cellular Basis for Tissue Homeostasis and Inflammation” Applications are sought for a joint PI position between the FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM), Milan, Italy - ifom.eu/en, the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) -instem.res.in and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - ncbs.res.in, Bangalore - India. As part of the continuing expansion of this institutional partnership, the PI will be a member of the “IFOM-inStem Joint Centre for Tissue Homeostasis and Inflammation”. This junior group leader position will be based in Milan to establish a research program at the forefront of stem cell biology. Current projects at the Joint Centre focus on the study of epithelial homeostasis and immune regulation at barrier surfaces, and the regulation of progenitor cells in a wound-healing microenvironment. Candidates pursuing an exciting program in any field of stem cell biology who can interface with the programs at the Joint Centre at inStem will be considered. Research programs may include - but are not limited to - the regulation of stem cell behavior, biogenesis and maintenance of cancer stem cells and tumor-stroma interactions. The position will be based at IFOM, Milan and will involve active membership of the Joint Centre in Bangalore through regular visits and collaborative projects. The successful candidate will have an attractive salary, generous laboratory space, full access to world-class facilities, and access to excellent graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from both IFOM and inStem. Candidates should have a PhD, postdoctoral experience with an outstanding research record in the field of stem cell biology, the potential to establish an internationally competitive research program, commitment to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and the ability to attract research funding. Application materials should include: - A CV with a list of publications in international peer reviewed scientific journals - A summary of the past and current research interests (up to 2 pages) - A description of the proposed research (5 pages maximum) - The names and contact information of at least 3 scientists from whom letters of recommendation can be requested. To ensure full consideration, these documents should be sent as a PDF file to the following e-mail address:[email protected] by October 30th 2013. Selected candidates will be invited to visit both Milan and Bangalore Institutes for direct interviews.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:55:38 +0000
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