Postdoc (m/f/d)
wanted for the next possible date at the Department Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology (Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Frey) for the Research Laboratory - Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Jarr.
The Department of Cardiology at Heidelberg University Hospital has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to study immunotherapies in cardiovascular disease (PI: Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Jarr). The position offers an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The Jarr Laboratory seeks to understand pathomechanisms of cardiovascular disease and develop innovative therapeutic approaches.
- Job-ID: V000013264
- Field of application: Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie
- Location: Heidelberg
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: full-time (100 %)
- Published: 20.09.2024
- Limitation:Temporary (12-18 monts, extension sought)
- Contract:TV-L
Your Tasks
- The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for applying, developing and optimizing state-of-the-art methods in cardio-immunology
- The diversity of subject matter will require a creative mind who is dedicated to solving challenging problems in an interdisciplinary environment
- The postdoctoral researcher will summarize the data and write manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- The postdoctoral researcher can resort to the expertise of renowned national and international research networks
Your Profile
- The applicants should possess a Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, life sciences, or a related field
- The applicants should be highly motivated and be able to work constructively with others
- The applicants should have a record of accomplishment that has either been published or is in press in regarded international journals
- Animal and cell culture experiments, basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques as well as bioinformatic approaches will be necessary for this opportunity. Experience in the field of cardiology and/or immunology is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are crucial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German are a plus
We offer
- Goal-oriented individual training and further education opportunities
- Working with the most modern techniques/technical equipment
- Flexible working hours as part of flextime
- The opportunity to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Possibility to take on project responsibility for a third-party funded research project
- 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. med. Kai-Uwe Jarr available via e-mail.
Interested in this exciting opportunity?
Please send a cover letter and your curriculum vitae including the contact information for at least two references to kai-uwe.jarr@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie
Im Neuenheimer Feld 410
69120 Heidelberg
kai-uwe.jarr@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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