Research Assistant / Postdoc (w/m/d)

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg – UK Mannheim GmbH; Deutschland; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work-life balance programs

Internal training opportunities

Pension plan (VBL)

Descripción de la vacante

The Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University seeks a full-time Research Assistant / Postdoc (f/m/d), starting April 1, 2027, to join the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology. The role involves research in vascular biology and immunology, teaching preclinical units, and exam administration in anatomy, histology, and embryology.

Requirements include a doctorate in a relevant field, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in English and German.

Formación

• Completed degree in medicine, biology, or a related discipline with a doctorate.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experimental experience in vascular biology and/or immunology.
• FELASA-B or equivalent.
• Academic teaching experience; teaching human embryology is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English and German; able to teach in German.

Responsabilidades

• Research in endothelial cell biology and immunology using cell biology, molecular biology, and genetic methods.
• Contribute to publications, grant applications, etc.
• Coordinate and implement preclinical teaching units in anatomy, histology, and embryology (~4 hours/week).
• Prepare exam questions and administer oral and written exams (e.g., first state examination).

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

German proficiency

Educación

Doctorate in medicine/biology/related

Descripción del empleo

Medical Faculty Mannheim at Heidelberg University

Organisation/Company Medical Faculty Mannheim at Heidelberg University Department Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology Research Field Medical sciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Jan 2027 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 887-051 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at the Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University is seeking, effective April 1, 2027, a full-time

Research Assistant / Postdoc (f/m/d)

The research group focuses on investigating the morphological, molecular, and functional properties of lymphatic endothelium, changes in these properties in the context of chronic diseases, and their impact on the immune system:

• Research in the field of endothelial cell biology and immunology using cutting edge cell biology, molecular biology, and genetic methods
• Contribution to scientific publications, grant applications etc
• Coordination and implementation of preclinical teaching units in anatomy, histology, and embryology, comprising approx. 4 hours per week
• Preparation of exam questions, administration of oral and written exams (e.g. first state examination)

You have:

• Completed degree in medicine, biology, or a related discipline with a doctorate
• Excellent organizational skills, high level of commitment, determination, independence, ability to work in a team
• Experimental experience in the field of vascular biology and/or immunology
• FELASA-B or equivalent
• Academic teaching experience; experience in teaching human embryology is a plus
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills, including the ability to teach in German

We offer:

• A position with a high level of responsibility and a diverse range of tasks
• An open-minded, international, and motivated team
• Programs to support work-life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development through Heidelberg University's internal training program
• Compensation in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector of the German states (TV-L)
• Pension plan for the public sector (VBL)

We are committed to equal opportunity. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given priority in hiring if equally qualified.
As part of our efforts to offer a sufficient number of part-time positions, the advertised position may, in principle, be filled by two part-time employees.

Application deadline: January 31, 2027; Reference number: 887-051