Post-Doctoral Position

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Post-Doctoral Position (all genders) in Experimental Cardiovascular Research

Job-ID:

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Contract Type:

Temporary

Employment Type:

Part time

Closing Date:

Organization:

UKE_Zentrum für Experimentelle Medizin

Category:

Research & Science

Department:

Institut für Experimentelle Herz-Kreislaufforschung

Main tasks

The Institute of Experimental Cardiovascular Research combines experimental and clinical questions to investigate intracellular second messengers using state-of-the-art live cell imaging and molecular techniques. We offer excellent research environment in modern laboratories with dynamic international team. The Institute works closely together with the University Heart and Vascular Center (UHZ) and with the University Center of Cardiovascular Sciences (UCCS). The post-doc position is part of an independent research group at the Institute led by Prof. Dr. Molina.

The project focuses on characterizing human intracardiac neurons. In which the successful applicant will study the characteristics of these cells, the contact sites present between intracardiac neurons and cardiomyocytes, and investigate the effects of the interaction between intracardiac neurons and cardiomyocytes on cardiomyocyte activity. The applicant will also be provided with the opportunity for international and multidisciplinary collaborative work in both basic and clinical science.

Your tasks:

• Conducting animal-free testing in a human experimental and computational model
• Immunocytochemical analysis of neuron-cardiomyocyte contact sites using confocal microscopy and eventually electron microscopy
• Systematic characterization of human intracardiac neuron molecular properties by confocal microscopy
• Assessing the effects of the interaction between intracardiac neurons and cardiomyocytes via calcium imaging using confocal microscopy
• Performing a range of standard biochemical techniques, including western blot and qPCR, to identify differences in protein expression and secretion in the presence and absence of intracardiac neurons.
• Generation and analysis of large amounts of data
• Presenting their work at internal and external scientific meetings, both nationally and internationally
• Writing review papers and original research manuscripts

The position will be filled as part of a third-party funded project from February 1st 2026 or as soon as possible for a limited period of 1 year and with 50 % of the regular weekly working hours.

Your Profile

• Scientific university degree in biology, medical science or comparable life science degree
• Good command of written and spoken English
• A motivated and independent approach to their work
• Availability to travel
• A high level of commitment and enjoyment of team work and cooperation

We look forward to receiving your complete application, consisting of:

1.) A 1-2-page cover letter with a summary of your skills, achievements and professional-scientific goals, as well as the justification of your interest in the advertised position, stating your availability

2:) CV with your previous certificates (starting with the Abitur/A-levels/high school degree) and publications

3.) Contact details of 2-3 references

Immunity status

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

Our Offer

• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our "UKE INside" personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the "Health Kitchen" cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

Contact
Contact to the department
Dr. Cristina E. Molina

Recruiting contact
Recruiting Team

About us

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

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