Vascular Dysfunction Researcher

At Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, we are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team in the Vascular Dysfunction Department. The successful candidate will work directly under the head of the department, focusing on blood and lymphatic growth within the framework of a project funded by the German Research Foundation (Emmy Noether Programme). This project aims to understand vascular ageing and regeneration.

We are looking for an individual with a strong background in molecular biology, mitochondria biology, metabolism, or protein function, as well as experience with primary cells. A good understanding of bioinformatics is advantageous, although not essential. The ideal candidate should have excellent written and spoken English skills.

The job entails participation in a research project focused on understanding mitochondria metabolism and dynamics in the regulation of vascular aging and regeneration. You will be working with advanced proteomic, metabolomic, carbon tracing, transcriptomic, and epigenetic methodologies, as well as in vitro and in vivo models of vascular regeneration. Additionally, you will conduct molecular cloning, develop reporter systems, and perform live cell imaging.

You will be responsible for collecting experimental data, analyzing and documenting results, and preparing material for publication. Your tasks will also include developing and maintaining expertise in cutting-edge technologies and techniques, staying up-to-date with relevant literature, and contributing to the development of new research ideas and hypotheses.

This position offers a high level of responsibility and a varied range of tasks. Our team is open-minded and motivated, committed to supporting the compatibility of family and career. We provide opportunities for personal and professional development through our internal educational program. Salary is competitive, according to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L).