Doctoral Research Associate / PhD Student (gn*) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology

TN Germany; Münster; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization is seeking a part-time Ph.D. candidate for a 3-year position in the RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels project at the University of Münster. The candidate will engage in multidisciplinary research in cellular electrophysiology and molecular biology, working collaboratively with a team of scientists. This role requires a strong educational background in relevant fields and excellent communication skills in English. The position offers a structured training program with various collaborative opportunities.

Leistungen

Competitive Research Environment

Internships Abroad

Lab Rotations

Symposia Participation

Qualifikationen

• Ambitious Ph.D. candidate with strong interest in multidisciplinary research.
• Excellent English language skills; willingness to learn German is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Work with Prof. Dr. Guiscard Seebohm's research group in Cellular Electrophysiology.
• Conduct transfection of heteromeric channel constructs and electrophysiology.
• Analyze the function of neuronal/cardiac Kv7 channels.

Kenntnisse

Team Spirit

Communication Skills

English

Ausbildung

State Examination Degree in Pharmacy

Master's in Chemistry

Master's in Biochemistry

Master's in Biology

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Position: Fixed-term of 3 years | Part-time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to TV-L E13 | RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels (Chembion)

Organization: UKM

Location: University of Münster

Field: Education

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Description

We are committed to a social mission focused on healthcare, research, and teaching. We seek your scientific expertise for the RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels (Chembion) starting June 1st, 2025. The position is part of an externally-funded collaborative research project.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Prof. Dr. Guiscard Seebohm's research group in Cellular Electrophysiology and Molecular Biology.
• Characterize modulators and analyze the function of neuronal/cardiac Kv7 channels.
• Conduct transfection of heteromeric channel constructs, electrophysiology in oocytes and cells, work with stem cell-derived 2D cardiac cultures, high-resolution microscopy, and modeling of proteins and electrical networks.

We offer a structured 3-year Ph.D. training program in these fields.

Requirements:

• An ambitious Ph.D. candidate with a strong interest in multidisciplinary research.
• A state examination degree in pharmacy or a master's in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology.
• Excellent English language skills; team spirit and communication skills are essential.
• German skills are not required but willingness to learn is desirable.

We Offer:

• A competitive, interdisciplinary research environment with collaborative opportunities.
• Additional training elements such as internships abroad, retreats, lab rotations, and symposia.
• Participation in a team of 13 scientists at the University of Münster working on chemical biology of ion channels.

Further information can be found on our website. For inquiries, contact Prof. Guiscard Seebohm at T 0251 83-58255.

Application deadline: until 11.06.2025. Apply via our career portal.