Postdoc (F/m/x) in Metabolic and Vascular Health

vor 2 Wochen


Leipzig, Deutschland Helmholtz Zentrum München Vollzeit

102555
Full time
39 hrs./week
Leipzig
We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.
Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.
Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.
This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
in Leipzig aims to uncover the molecular underpinnings of obesity and vascular disorders to develop novel clinical therapies.
The investigates how metabolic stress impacts blood vessels to promote a range of life-threatening disorders such as dementia, fatty liver, heart failure and pancreatic dysfunction. The research team is searching for an enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist (f/m/x) to lead projects uncovering metabolic mechanisms that induce vascular damage. The long-term aim of our research is to develop novel clinical strategies to reduce the risk of diseases driven by vascular dysfunction.
HI-MAG provides a highly international, family-friendly and supportive environment to nurture promising scientists and catalyse their development.
Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.), CEO of Helmholtz Munich: "We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics."
Your tasks
- Design and execute research projects in vascular and metabolic health
- Establish and manage collaborations within the lab and with external colleagues
- Present projects at conferences
- Opportunities for supervision and grant writing will be available to those seeking such options

**Profile**:

- PhD in life sciences
- At least 1 first-author paper
- Experience in cell culture and molecular biology

Desirable qualifications
- Bioinformatics knowledge (not essential)
- Good written and spoken English

**Benefits**:

- Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
- Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.
Interested in applying?
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- Contact details for at least two referees

We are Helmholtz Munich.
Why join us?
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research
Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 27
04103 Leipzig



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