The International Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IIMCB),
Warsaw, Poland
and the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (MPI-HLR),
Bad Nauheim, Germany,
invite applications for

two Research Groups

We seek talented, dynamic, independent, and motivated scientists early in his/her career to establish two research groups, one at IIMCB in Warsaw, the other at MPI-HLR in Bad Nauheim. Successful candidates will develop independent research programs using their own budgets, which will fund research positions, consumables, and equipment. The successful candidates will have outstanding scientific track records with clear evidence of leadership, and a strong interest in animal models of human diseases, particularly in zebrafish (for a position in Warsaw) or molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases (for a position in Bad Nauheim).
Initial appointments of group leaders are for five years with the possibility of extension after international review. For more general information please see also:
http://www.mpg.de/918399/MPRGL.
http://www.iimcb.gov.pl/more_infojobs.php
The start date is negotiable.

IIMCB in Warsaw is one of the most modern country´s research institutes in its field. The Institute’s research topics cover the wide spectrum of protein structural biology, bioinformatics/computer modelling, protein and organellar biogenesis, neurobiology, cancer biology and cell biology. MPI-HLR in Bad Nauheim hosts 4 departments and several independent research groups and is committed to understand the mechanisms of cardiopulmonary development, diseases and regeneration at the molecular level. The environment of both institutes is international and the working language is English. Each of the institutes is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and excellent core facilities, mutually available for both groups. The institutes provide outstanding research opportunities for their scientists.
Applications should include:
• a cover letter explaining a reason for participation in this program,
• a Curriculum Vitae including a publication list,
• a statement of scientific achievements,
• a two page summary of applicant’s future research plans,
• addresses of two academic referees
• two letters of reference
• copies of three applicant’s most important papers
and be sent to personal@mpi-bn.mpg.de.

Deadline for application is January 31, 2012.

Successful applicants should be prepared to join a selection symposium held on March 22 2012 in Bad Nauheim.