PhD Student Biology - Tissue-Engineering (m/f/d)- Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen; Tübingen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading research team at Universitätsklinikum Tübingen focused on the molecular principles of metabolic regulation and exercise biochemistry. The position offers opportunities for personal mentoring, participation in workshops, and a modern university hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in Biology or Biochemistry and practical experience in molecular biology.

Leistungen

Personal mentoring in a multidisciplinary team

Participation in national and international workshops

Further training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Subsidy for public transportation tickets

Health promotion through sports programs

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Practical experience in molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
• Motivated to investigate metabolic regulation.

Aufgaben

• Investigate the molecular basis underlying diabetes prevention through exercise.
• Develop and characterize a novel 3D-IMAT model.
• Explore the impact of intermuscular adipose tissue on muscle growth and metabolism.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology

Cell culture techniques

Biochemistry

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Biology

Master’s degree in Biochemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Molecular Exercise Metabolism

Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, University Hospital Tübingen, and Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM) of the Helmholtz Center at the University of Tübingen. The IDM is a partner of the German Center of Diabetes Research (DZD).

Activities and Responsibilities

Our primary research goal is to identify the molecular basis underlying the prevention of diabetes through physical exercise. In the 3D-IMAT project, we investigate the impact of intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) on disease development such as diabetes and sarcopenia. In collaboration with our project partners at the University of Stuttgart, the project focuses on developing and functionally characterizing a novel 3D-IMAT model utilizing primary human cell sources, bioassembly, and bioprinting. After functional validation, 3D-IMAT will be used to explore how intermuscular adipose tissue influences physiological and pathological processes like skeletal muscle growth, atrophy, metabolism, and fibrosis.

Qualification Profile

Join our team if you are highly motivated to investigate the molecular principles of metabolic regulation and are fascinated by the biochemistry of exercise and tissue engineering. You hold a master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with practical experience in molecular biology and cell culture techniques.

Benefits

• Personal mentoring in a multidisciplinary team (biochemistry, biology, clinical chemistry, medicine)
• Participation in national and international workshops, conferences, and symposia
• Further training opportunities and participation in the DZD training and education program (https://www.dzd-ev.de/karriere/index.html)
• Collaboration within a modern university hospital environment, focusing on patient care, medical research, and teaching
• Attractive compensation including a company pension plan (VBL), with flexible working hours
• Subsidy for public transportation tickets and discounts on employee benefit platforms
• Structured onboarding and in-house training to develop professional, social, and methodological skills
• Health promotion through sports and fitness programs
• Salary: 65% E13 (TV-L)

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