Early-career Postdoctoral Fellows

Ihre Aufgaben - A doctorate degree in a basic research discipline (including, but not limited to Molecular and Computational Biology, (Bio)Chemistry, (Bio)Physics), preferably obtained < 3 years ago. - Strong research output and exceptional scientific promise given the applicants’ career stage. - Eagerness to contribute to interdisciplinary research in any of the three major clinical UMG foci—Neurosciences, Cardiovascular Medicine and Oncology. - Commitment to a (mandatory) research secondment at a lab outside the UMG. Ihre Qualifikationen - A vibrant, multidisciplinary and internationally-visible research environment. - Generous support for projects costs, as well as for traveling and scientific networking. - Additional support, upon external review, for developing the College’s fellows own research direction. - Tailored introduction to the College’s fellows clinical discipline of choice. - On-campus mentoring and “soft skills” training programs. - Integration into ongoing research consortia and structures (e.g., EKFZ, MBExC, CRU5002). Wir bieten - CV (up to 2 pages) detailing academic training and achievements. - List of research output, e.g. peer-reviewed papers, preprints, presentations in conferences. - Comprehensive (up to 3 pages) description of the proposed research project, incl. its scientific rationale, clinical relevance, research objectives and expected costs, as well as how it is expected to advance the fellow’s career. - Letters of reference from at least two established researchers or previous mentors. - Letter from the prospective UMG host department detailing its (material, infrastructure or personnel) support, as well as the expected contribution of the fellow to their research. - Selection of primary (UMG) and secondary mentors (external), including the rationale for the duration of the stay (for at least 3 and no more than 9 months) and the scientific work to be undertaken during the secondment. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews in late March 2025, and all projects are expected to begin by May 2025. Einleitungstext