Ph.D. @ Ecole Polytechnique federale de Lausanne
Posted by AK, ¥ on March 23, 2008
Ph. D position at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique federale de Lausanne) (http://www.epfl.ch)
Location: Switzerland
Expires: May 16, 2008
Description
The EPFL (http://www.epfl.ch) and the Brain Mind Institute are seeking
an outstanding and highly motivated PhD student for a project with
focus on γ-secretase, an intramembrane-cleaving protease directly
implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease as it releases the neurotoxic
amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) from its large precursor (APP).
References: J Neurochem. 2008, 104(1):210-20; PNAS. 2006, 103(18):
6889-6894; J Biol Chem. 2005, 280(51):41987-96; Biochemistry 2004,
43(30):9774-89; Biochemistry 2004, 43(2):323-33; J Biol Chem. 2003,
278(39):37213-22).
Requirements/qualifications:
Candidates must have a strong background in Biochemistry, Molecular
and Cellular Biology. The successful candidate should also possess a
high degree of motivation and creativity, excellent written and verbal
communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a team
environment and interact with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists.
Contact: Interested applicants should email a curriculum vitae, a
statement of research interest and names of three references to:
patrick.fraering@epfl.ch
