A postdoctoral fellow is wanted for the next possible date at the laboratory of Dr. Mirko Völkers, Internal Medicine III, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany. The laboratory is located in the Analysezentrum III with a state-of-the art equipment at the heart of the Heidelberg life science campus. We offer an international and highly interactive environment to address projects at the interface of mRNA biology, cell biology, and cardiovascular diseases.

Are you interested in mRNA metabolism and RNA-binding proteins in molecular biology and cardiovascular diseases? We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow (PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent) with a strong interest in translational cardiovascular research. We are a young, international and interdisciplinary team of scientists ranging from biochemists, cell biologists and medical doctors. The University Hospital Heidelberg is based on a modern compact scientific campus and allows high quality research. The relevance of these processes is investigated in cardiac diseases within several research consortia (German Center for Cardiovascular Diseases DZHK, SFB 1550). We are excited to welcome highy motivated and talented researchers to our team, who are driven by the desire to test molecular therapies in relevant in vitro and in vivo models.

Job-ID:

V000011722

Field of application:

Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie

Location:

Heidelberg

Start date:

as of now

Job Category:

Science and teaching

Working hours:

full-time (full-time 100%)

Published:

22.09.2023

Limitation:

Temporary (2 years extension is sought)

Contract:

TV-L

Your Tasks

Conduct innovative research investigating candidate RNA-binding proteins in the process of cellular remodelling in relevant in vitro models (including iPS-derived cardiomyocytes) and in vivo models
Comprehensive phenotypic and high-troughput molecular characterization in in vitro and in vivo model systemswith a broad scale of methods (cellular in vitro assays, omics-based procedures and bioinformatics)
Responsible collaboration and communication with project partners within the DZHK and the CRC1550
Instruction of technical assistants, PhD and MD students
Preperation and presentation of results at international conferences as well as writing scientific publications

Your Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with great interest in fundamental molecular biology and cardiovascular diseases
Broad expertise in molecular cardiology in relenvant in vitro models as well as in vivo models
You should be proficient in German and English and have good IT skills
Experience in mRNA related technologies and skills in handling large scale data sets is of advantage

We offer

Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities (e.g. project based mentoring with national and international cooperation partners)
Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment including project relevant high-throughput technologies on different layers of gene regulation
Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
Possibility of doctorate
Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
Regular team meetings
Interdisciplinary cooperation with DZHK, SFB1550 and several cooperation partners on the Heidelberg life science campus
Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
30 days vacation
Sustainable travel: job ticket
Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

Contact & Application

For further information please contact Dr. Mirko Völkers via e-mail.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 30.09.2023 direct online.

Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie
Dr. Mirko Völkers
Im Neuenheimer Feld 669
69120 Heidelberg
mirko.voelkers@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Please note that the UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infection Protection Act. Therefore, valid proof of measles immunity is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.

We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability. The University Hospital aims to generally increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions are generally divisible, unless there are official or legal reasons to the contrary.