The University of Göttingen, Medical Faculty, invites applicants for an

Independent Research Group in the following field of research:
Design and evaluation of innovative non-invasive imaging tools in form of fluorescent and/or radio-labelled probes including antibodies and small molecules interfering with tumour targets

The position has a maximum of six years funding to build up an independent research group. The group budget is negotiable, with a maximum of €k 250 p.a. Review for the option of tenure track (W2) will be at the latest after 3 years and the final decision on tenure after 5 years.

We are looking for young scientists with outstanding scientific qualifications, as documented by research activities and publications, who have earned a qualified doctoral degree within the last five years or longer, if due to familial circumstances.

The University of Göttingen aims to increase the percentage of female scientists employed and invites expressly female candidates. In case of equal qualification, women will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal possibilities. Part-time employment is possible under certain circumstances. Handicapped persons with equal qualifications will be given preference.

Applications must be submitted by October 10 to:
The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Member of the Board of Directors for Research and Education of the Medical School, Georg-August-University Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 42, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.

You are required to submit a cover letter, a current CV, publication list, your three most significant publications, information on external funding and awards, a brief three page research plan also outlining the envisaged integration into the University of Goettingen, Medical Faculty and other research institutions in Goettingen.

The selection procedure will include a symposium to be held end of October 2009.

For more information please contact Prof. F. Alves, e-mail falves@gwdg.de
(oct-02-09)