University of
Göttingen:
GGNB Genes and
Development
Degree: PhD (Division of Mathematics and
Natural Sciences) or, alternatively, Dr rer nat
In Cooperation with: Max Planck Institute for Biophysical
Chemistry (MPI-bpc); Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine (MPI-em); German
Primate Center (DPZ)
Course Language(s): English
Admission Semester: any time
Beginning of Programme: Open
Programme Duration: Three years
Application Deadline: Application is possible
independent of deadlines.
Contact
Georg-August-Universität
Göttingen
GGNB Office
Kirsten Pöhlker
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg
11
37077 Göttingen
Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3
91 40 04
Fax. +49 (0) 5 51-3
91 40 47
ggnb@gwdg.de
Submit Application To
Georg-August-Universität
Göttingen
GGNB Office
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg
11
37077 Göttingen
Germany
(Online Application
at
www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de)
Description of
Content: The
research activities of the programme focus on cellular functions during
embryonic development, organogenesis, and tissue regeneration. Genetic and
biochemical approaches are used on whole organisms, centering around three
topics: (i) modifications of proteins and RNAs as well as alternative splicing
and microRNA-interactions; (ii) molecular mechanisms that control cell polarity
and lead to the asymmetric localisation of RNAs and proteins involved in
pattern formation, and inductive signals causing asymmetric microenvironments
important for stem cell maintenance or cell differentiation; and (iii)
identification of the genetic circuitries underlying organ-specific cell
differentiation and cell function as well as organ homeostasis and circadian
rhythms. The programme is affiliated with two Research Units (RU 942 and RU
1234). Since cutting-edge research requires highly sophisticated technologies
such as advanced fluorescence microscopy, generation of transgenic organisms,
expression profiling and proteomics, an intensive exchange between the graduate
students and principal investigators in this programme is essential for
ensuring optimal progress in each research project.
FOR
DETAILS, PLEASE REFER www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de
