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

University Hospital of Muenster (UKM), WWU; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University Hospital of Muenster is seeking an ambitious Ph.D. student for a part-time position in the RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels. The role involves research on neuronal and cardiac channels, with opportunities for international collaboration and advanced training in electrophysiology and molecular biology.

Leistungen

Competitive interdisciplinary environment

3-6 month internship abroad

Lab rotations and symposia

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Willingness to learn German is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Characterization of modulators and functional analysis of neuronal/cardiac Kv7 channels.
• Transfection of heteromeric channel constructs and electrophysiology techniques.
• Participate in a structured 3-year Ph.D. training program.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team spirit

Ausbildung

State examination degree in pharmacy or master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology

Jobbeschreibung

Job Id: 10663

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)

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 at the RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels (Chembion) – ideally with you on board!

The position is part of the externally-funded collaborative research endeavor Chembion and is open from June 1st, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position is linked to the research group of Prof. Dr. Guiscard Seebohm (IfGH-Cellular Electrophysiology and Molecular Biology).

The work will focus on the characterization of modulators and functional analysis of neuronal/cardiac Kv7 channels. The Ph.D. student will work on: transfection of heteromeric channel constructs; electrophysiology techniques in oocytes and cells; stem cell-derived 2D cardiac cultures; high-resolution microscopy; and modeling proteins, individual electrical active cells, and networks.

We will provide a structured 3-year cutting-edge Ph.D. training program in the mentioned fields.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

WE OFFER:

• A competitive, interdisciplinary environment with a history of intense collaboration
• Additional elements such as a 3-6 month internship abroad, retreats, lab rotations, and symposia as part of our training program
• The RTG Chembion is based at the University of Münster
• Thirteen scientists from the university collaborate with diverse expertise to study the chemical biology of ion channels
• We address questions using innovative structural and chemical methods, integrating chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, and promote the internationalization of young researchers

Further information can be found on our website.

For inquiries, please contact: Prof. Guiscard Seebohm, T 0251 83-58255

Apply now via our career portal until 11.06.2025.