Positions for two doctoral students are available at Biomedcode under European FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Networks aDDRess (http://www.itn-address.gr/) and CodeAge (http://www.itn-codeage.eu/). The projects aim at understanding the role of DNA repair and damage response mechanisms in disease and aging using mouse models. Specifically, one project will focus on the identification of novel inflammatory biomarkers in NER progeria, while the second will deal with comprehensive immunophenotyping of progeroid animal models. Positions are for 36 months and available immediately.

The projects offer very competitive remuneration and the opportunity to perform research in a highly dynamic R&D environment, in the context of a comprehensive training program that combines top-level, state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research ranging from basic molecular mechanisms and ‘omics’ level understanding to translational research and clinical applications.

Successful candidates should have a post-graduate degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Life Sciences or related fields with specialisation preferably in molecular biology  or immunology, and at least 2 years of laboratory experience in an academic or  biotech/pharmaceutical setting (including Master's thesis if it includes bench work). Experience with animal handling, pharmacology, immunology, gene expression studies, or histopathology will be considered an asset. Excellent oral and writing skills in English are also required.

Specific Marie-Curie requirements:

Candidates must be in the first four years of their research careers and have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree. At the time of recruitment candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Greece for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Short stays such as holidays and/or compulsory national service are not taken into account.

Candidates should email a cover letter outlining their interests, motivation and areas of expertise (maximum 1 page long) together with a detailed curriculum vitae including contact information of two or more referees to grants@biomedcode.com . Please send a single pdf file with all of the above information, named with your last and first name (e.g. ObamaBarack.pdf)

Deadline for Applications: January 1, 2013.

The successful candidate will support the financial and administrative management of the company's R&D programs, in collaboration with its Financial Department and Management team. Her/his responsibilities will include financial and administrative monitoring of projects, preparation of financial progress reports, verification of cost eligibility, preparation and drafting of technical annex amendments, communication with funding agencies on financial matters, consulting to the company's Management on financial and tax issues relating to current and new research programs, drafting the financial parts of new grant applications and overall supervision and execution of project budget plans.

Candidates must hold a higher education degree and should have knowledge in economics and/or financing.  Experience or studies in biomedical sciences and/or business administration/marketing will be considered an asset. The successful candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills in Greek and English, and should be an advanced user of project and financial management software. Previous experience in managing European and Greek (ESPA) national programs is absolutely required.

Competitive salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining the candidate's qualifications, and previous work experience. The CV and letter should be sent electronically to grants@biomedcode.com in a single pdf file named with the candidate's last and first name (e.g. ObamaBarack.pdf).

Deadline for applications: January 1st, 2013

The aDDRess (http://www.itn-address.gr/) Initial Training Network (ITN) was carefully designed to create a joint European program of research and training activities with a core intellectual focus on the impact of Chromatin Dynamics on the DNA damage Response (DDR) (aDDRess). The Network addresses a major research topic with great socioeconomic impact in Europe, builds a well-structured multi-disciplinary European science area and strong links to the industry, thereby providing young researchers with a unique skill set that enhances their future career prospects.

CodeAge (http://www.itn-codeage.eu/) is a multi-disciplinary European training and research network focusing on molecular, cellular and systems biology aspects of ageing that is specifically complemented with SME driven research on genomics, analytical proteomics, and disease model testing.
In combination with the expected identification of accessible biomarkers, allowing monitoring of intervention studies, this program will further contribute to a better knowledge-driven drug development to prevent or counteract age-associated pathologies in order to improve the quality of life to the elderly.