Biologist - Physiology (m/f/d)- Universitätsklinikum Münster

Universitätsklinikum Münster; Münster; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university hospital in Münster is seeking a Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology II. This role involves contributing to groundbreaking research on mechanical signaling in heart muscle cells and developing an independent scientific profile. Candidates should hold a PhD or MD in a relevant field and have a passion for mechanobiology. The position offers collaborative opportunities with an experienced research team, professional development, and involvement in innovative projects.

Leistungen

Exciting projects

Professional development and training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Additional benefits

Qualifikationen

• Motivated and qualified scientist.
• Experience with state-of-the-art molecular, biophysical, and imaging approaches.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to ongoing research on mechanical signaling in heart muscle cells.
• Develop an independent scientific profile.
• Acquire funding to support future projects.

Kenntnisse

Experience in cardiac or skeletal muscle research

Strong interest in mechanobiology

Collaboration skills

Ausbildung

PhD or MD degree in physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology

Jobbeschreibung

Research Assistant (gn*) Physiology

Limited to 3 years | Full-time with 100% | Salary according to TV-L/salary group 13 | Department of Physiology II | Job ID: 11468

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Department of Physiology II — ideally with you on board!

Responsibilities

• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on mechanical signaling in healthy and diseased heart muscle cells
• Use of state-of-the-art molecular, biophysical, and imaging approaches
• Encouragement to pursue own research ideas
• Opportunity to develop an independent scientific profile
• Possibility to acquire funding to support future projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Motivated and qualified scientist
• PhD or MD degree in physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline
• Experience in cardiac or skeletal muscle research and a strong interest in mechanobiology and translational cardiovascular research would be advantageous

WE OFFER

• Collaborative research team of experienced and early-career scientists, embedded in a network of national and international collaborations
• Strong record of high-impact publications, including:
  • Circulation Research (Hessel et al., 2024; PMID: 38482667)
  • Nature Cardiovascular Research (Loescher et al., 2023; PMID: 3919609)
  • Science Translational Medicine (Fomin et al., 2021; PMID: 34731013)

Benefits

• Exciting Projects
• Professional Development and Training
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Part of Research Innovation
• Additional Benefits