BioMed X GmbH: Research Group Leader Epigenetics and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Job ID: 3410
Job date: 2015-05-15
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Company : BioMed X Innovation Center 

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Role : Faculty 


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About BioMed X

The BioMed X Innovation Center constitutes a novel way of collaboration at the interface between academia and industry. At this center, distinguished early career scientists recruited from all over the world are working jointly on novel pre-clinical research projects in the fields of biomedicine, molecular biology, cell biology and bioinformatics.

Each BioMed X project team is sponsored by an industry partner. The sponsor of this call for application is Boehringer Ingelheim.

What we offer

A research group leader position is offered for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of prolongation for up to two additional years, and an option for a permanent position.

As part of the research group in the above mentioned field the posts include a funding package of 800,000 Euros per year covering personal salary, consumables, services, travels, overhead, as well as access to the core facilities of neighboring research institutions and biotechnology companies in Heidelberg.

There is flexibility over starting dates, but successful applicants are welcome to take up post starting September 1, 2015.

Application & Selection Process

Applications are to be made online at www.bio.mx.

Only applications received before June 14, 2015 will be considered. As part of the online application procedure candidates will be required to enter detailed information about their previous work and submit a competitive project proposal.

After a first selection round, candidates will be invited to a two-day innovation boot camp in Heidelberg. The invitation includes full coverage of travel expenses, accommodation, sightseeing, and food for the entire workshop which will take place from July 8 to 9, 2015. With guidance of experienced mentors, candidates will work on their project proposals and present them in front of a jury on the final day. Successful candidates will be offered a position at the BioMed X Innovation Center.


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