http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/research-associates-germany-200644783.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:13:28 +0000195367For a Study on Autonomy despite Multimorbidity funded by the German Ministry of Science and Education (BMBF) two vacant positions are available at the Department of Psychiatry II, Division of Mental Health & Old Age Psychiatry, Ulm University: Research Associates (MD / PhD) Job description: - Recruitment of patients with migration background - Neurological, Psychiatric, and Geriatric assessment - Neuropsychological assessment - Research with neuropsychological, imaging, laboratory, and psycho physiological methods Job requirements: - Graduation in medicine or psychology - Fluency in Russian or Turkish - Fluency in English - Organisational and communicative skills - Liaison management with the migrant population with Turkish or Russian background in the Ulm area The University aims to increase the number of women among the faculty staff and therefore explicitly encourages the application of female scientists. For further inquiry and application (until December 7, 2009) please contact us under 'View Contact Details' Ulm University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/professorship-in-forensic-psychiatry-w3-germany-200642669.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:51:02 +0000190780Based at the newly founded Department of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy to be based at the Bezirkskrankenhaus Günzburg. The Medical Faculty of Ulm University has an international reputation for clinical excellence and research. Its academic profile includes clinical neuroscience, aging and stem cell research, cardiovascular and regenerative medicine. There is a close collaboration with the Bezirkskrankenhaus Günzburg, a regional medical center, where there are already two other departments of the medical faculty (psychiatry II, neurosurgery) attached to the hospital. The person appointed to the position will be head of the University Department for Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy and, at the same time, medical director of the respective clinical services of the Bezirkskrankenhaus Günzburg (90 in-patients plus forensic out-patient service). The position involves the management of the clinical services of forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy, teaching medical students (at the Medical Faculty of Ulm University) as well as students of psychology (at the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics of Ulm University), and research responsibilities. Applicants should provide a record of scientific excellence in the field of forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy, a specified research concept, particularly in the field of forensic psychiatric treatment and health services research. Application requirements include a university degree in medicine and a board certification in psychiatry and psychotherapy, a doctorate in medicine, experience in academic teaching, in medicolegal expertise and the clinical field of forensic psychiatry / medium and high secure services. A separate contract will be signed with the Bezirkskliniken Schwaben concerning patient care. Applications including the application form, a full CV, a complete list of grants and publications and a summary of current research activities and objectives should be sent to and received not later than December 31, 2009 to the address listed in the 'View Contact Details' section below. Ulm University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Ulm University is certified in a family program and offers a dual career service program. The application form is available by clicking the Apply Now button below. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/wissenschaftler-im-bereich-forschung-entwicklung-mw-ref-nr-1101391-germany-200635301.htmTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:09:06 +0000177011Hays ist ein weltweit führender Personaldienstleister, der sich auf die Rekrutierung von Spezialisten konzentriert - sowohl für den Projekteinsatz als auch für Festanstellungen und auf Zeit. In Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz vertrauen mehr als 600 internationale Topunternehmen auf unsere qualitätsgesicherten Prozesse, wenn sie Experten suchen. Für unseren Kunden suchen wir einen Wissenschaftler im Bereich Forschung & Entwicklung (m/w) freiberuflich für ein Projekt in Bayern Referenznummer: 110139/1 Projektstart: asap Projektdauer: 6 MM++ Ihre Aufgaben: • Entwicklung und Etablierung neuer Methoden sowie Technologien (z.B. 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At Agilent, we are committed to providing a dynamic and progressive research and development environment where our employees can build their careers. As such, we are always looking for talented professionals to join our sales-oriented, global team. Currently, we are looking for a: Field Application Scientist QPCR You will be providing high-level technical support/training to our English speaking customers in DACH area (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), our sales force and European distributors on our qPCR-/Software Solution-/Strategic product portfolio, with an emphasis on qPCR and bioinformatics. As a member of the European FAS team, you will be visiting customers doing pre-/post-sale activities, User Group Meetings for our Mx installed base, participate to road shows giving scientific presentations, participate to Symposia/Tradeshows/Workshops, establish external collaborations, prepare application notes/tech notes and work closely with marketing on new product development. This position will be field based and will require 40-60% travel. The ideal candidate we are looking for has: - A PhD or M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Biology or Biotechnology, or Laboratory experience. - Extensive practical QPCR experience, practical microarray experience is a plus and affinity with bioinformatics. - Strong analytical skills and a very good knowledge of Molecular Biology techniques. - A passion for sharing his/her scientific knowledge with customers and colleagues. - A fluency English (other european languages,will be plus) and excellent communication- /presentation-skills. - The flexibility to travel 40-60% of the time. - An appreciation for working in an international environment. - An excellent team spirit and the desire to work closely with our Sales team Qualifications : Master Degree or University Degree or equivalent, Ph D preferred http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/technical-research-assistant-for-ht-rnai-cell-screening-unit-germany-200610946.htmThu, 22 Oct 2009 15:25:36 +0000148206Cenix BioScience is a 10 year old biotechnology company, specializing in Nobel prize-winning RNAi gene silencing technology to advance therapeutic drug discovery and development. We carry out complex, customized research projects of all scales for both industry and academia in a wide range of major disease fields, and also develop novel technologies. Having successfully completed numerous studies for such major clients Bayer-Schering, Merck-Serono and AstraZeneca, we have assembled a highly multi-disciplinary and international team, working within state-of-the-art facilities at the heart of Dresden’s growing life science research community. To support the growth of our High Throughput Cell Screening Unit, Cenix now seeks to fill the following positions: Technical Research Assistant for HT-RNAi Cell Screening Unit (Pos. code TRA-HTCS) You will: * Carry out wide range of microtiter plate-based experimentation, including plate reader- and automated microscopy-based assays and qRT-PCR assays on cultured mammalian cells. But first, you need: * Technician or BSc training plus >2 yrs experience in mammalian cell-based research, including tissue culture, PCR and microscopy; * Excellent concentration, strong attention to detail, good documentation skills; * Strong ability to work in a team. Cenix offers competitive salaries and a dynamic, results-oriented yet informal working environment. Our company working language is English, and therefore, all staff must be completely fluent. If you are interested, please email or send a complete C.V. in English with 2 references or alternatively, referee contact details, quoting the above position code, by clicking the button below. Alternatively, see the 'View Contact Details' section for postal address and telephone number.