Ref:  2026/31-07-2013 

BRFAA is interested in employing two (2) PhD candidates for the research programme SYNERGASIA entitled “Mechanisms of induction of pluripotent cells: from transcriptional noise to therapies using stem cells (NOISEPLUS)” in the division of Molecular Biology, Centre of Basic Research II, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA).

Successful candidates will work on the transcriptional circuits of iPS cells and on the role of the deterministic and stochastic molecular mechanisms driving cellular reprogramming.

Necessary prerequisites:

1. Degree in Biological sciences or in Biochemistry or in Molecular Biology
2. Masters Degree with expertise in Stem Cells
3. Fluent use of English (oral and written)

Experience in the use and Molecular Biology and stem cell-related techniques. The duration of the position is 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV together with the names of two referees to the Biomedical Research Foundation (Soranou Efesiou 4, 11527, Athens, Attention of: Human Resources Department) of the Academy of Athens, by 13/08/2013. For further information please contact Dr D. Thanos (thanos@bioacademy.gr).

THE GENERAL DIRECTOR

ATHANASSIOS TSOUROPLIS