The Institute of Immunology of the Laboratoire National de Santé / Centre de Recherche Public-Santé in Luxembourg offers, at earliest convenience, a position for

We seek highly motivated applicants who enjoy working in a stimulating and international environment. A strong academic record and a keen interest/knowledge in fetal or early postnatal environmental factors, such as nutrition, stress or infectious diseases are essential. The project consists to study the role of DNA methylation in immune cells lines and an animal model, and to identify genes responsible for early programming of the immune system.

Main activities:

• Conduct his/her research project in the best possible conditions
• Carry out his/her PhD in accordance with the conditions agreed between the university and the laboratory (e.g. PhD charter defining the work relationship between the student and the supervisor)
• Work with a researcher who has set up a research project and participate in the drafting of scientific articles about the ongoing project
• Scientific writing
• Carry out experiments in the laboratory
• Develop a scientific methodology and techniques adapted to the research project
• Present the work as well as results during laboratory meetings and at international meetings
• Communicate problems and suggestions for possible solutions in a clear way

Our Institute is well funded and fully equipped with top-of–the line instrumentation. Proficiency in English and scientific writing skills are a must.
Candidates must apply with a complete English CV with detailed description of their laboratory experience etc. to

Prof. Dr. Claude P. Muller, Institute of Immunology, CRP-Santé/Laboratoire National de Santé, P. O. Box 1102, Luxembourg, L-1011 Luxembourg, Tel: 00352-490604 220, Fax: 00352-490686, e-mail: claude.muller@LNS.ETAT.LU; www.immunology.lu