The German Academic Exchange service (DAAD) is hosting a “Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour” for postdocs working related to Artificial Intelligence and “Industry 4.0” who are interested in job opportunities in Germany (academic and non-academic).

We offer:

• a practice orientated and diverse programme to suit the requirements of the participants
• coverage of programme related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)
• a lump sum travel allowance if such costs are not borne by a third party. This will also be provided if the stay is extended by up to five working days in order to allow for additional professional networking. 

The dates of the tour are 22.09.2019 – 28.09.2019, the application deadline is July 29, 2019.

Detailed information is available at: www.daad.de/postdocnet

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position at the Neuro-Oncology Laboratories Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute

Research description: Glioblastoma (GBM) represents the most aggressive and lethal form of primary brain cancer. We now know that GBM cells are highly plastic and dynamically transition to tumor-propagating stem-like phenotypes (GBM stem cells, GSCs) that act as critical determinants of tumor recurrence. Understanding and ultimately targeting the epigenetic mechanisms that induce and maintain these tumor-propagating cell subsets is critical to improving GBM therapy and patient outcomes.

The post-doctoral research will build on our published and unpublished findings that oncogenic reprogramming transcription factors induce tumor propagating GBM stem cells by regulating miRNA networks that target determinants of DNA methylation and other epigenetic mechanisms. Goals of the research are to understand how miRNAs linked to GSC reprogramming mechanisms regulate the TET2 demethylase and thereby alter the GBM methylome, transcriptome and tumor propagating capacity of GBM cells. The research fellow will also have the opportunity to translate mechanistic discoveries to therapeutic strategies using patient-derived GBM xenograft models.

Position Requirements: Candidates must have completed doctoral training. Proficiencies in cell biological and molecular biological techniques, mammalian cell culture, gene cloning, expression vector generation, PCR, quantitative PCR, ChIP-PCR, immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting, quantitative analysis and scientific writing are desired.

Greetings, fellow postdoc!

Have you ever felt invisible?

Please join us as we shine a light on the plight of postdocs nationwide:

http://j.mp/2JG7kB1

Here are some reasons why you should take the National Postdoc Survey (NPS):

1)    Contribute data to this follow-up survey, an opportunity to make your voice heard

2)    Inform advocacy efforts and help improve all aspects of the postdoc experience

3)    Speak as honestly and candidly as you like – responses are completely anonymous

4)    Enjoy a streamlined set of questions, estimated to take 20 minutes to complete

5)    Enter into a drawing for $200 travel awards to a scientific meeting of your choice

If you want to be seen, we invite your response!

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Feel free to share this information with your colleagues as well.

Thank you for all that you do for postdocs!

The National Postdoctoral Survey Research Team