PhD student - Biology (m/f/d)- Universitätsklinikum Münster

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Doctoral Research Associate/PhD Student in a collaborative research project focused on the chemical biology of ion channels. The role involves advanced studies and interdisciplinary collaboration, aimed at developing innovative research methodologies while engaging in a comprehensive training program. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills.

Leistungen

Internship opportunities abroad

Professional development and training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Exciting research projects

Innovative methods for young researchers

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in multidisciplinary teamwork.
• 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.
• Work with transfection, electrophysiology techniques, and high-resolution microscopy.
• Participate in a structured 3-year Ph.D. training program.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team spirit

Ausbildung

State examination degree in pharmacy

Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology

Jobbeschreibung

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

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) | Job ID: 10663

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 any 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 with transfection of heteromeric channel constructs; electrophysiology techniques in oocytes and cells; stem cell-driven 2D cardiac cultures; high-resolution microscopy; and modeling proteins, electrical active cells, and networks.

We will provide a structured 3-year cutting-edge Ph.D. training program in and beyond these 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:

• An 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 to study the chemical biology of ion channels
• We address questions using innovative structural, chemical, pharmacological, and medical methods, fostering internationalization of young researchers

Benefits

• Exciting projects
• Professional development and training
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Part of research innovation
• Additional benefits