The doctoral project will dissect vascular endothelial RNA-centred mechanisms in age- and obesity-related human diseases using cutting-edge experimental and computational tools.
Your Tasks:
- Perform bench experiments (e.g. RNA biology, organ function in vivo and ex vivo, intravital microscopy, perfusion doppler, histology, flow cytometry)
- Work with preclinical disease models incl. human tissue organoids, in vivo studies and human cohort studies
- Analyse high-throughput data and integrate multi-omics layers. Validate novel mechanisms in human cells and tissues
- Present results at internal seminars and international conferences
- Co-author manuscripts
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Benefits
- A job with a high level of responsibility and a varied range of tasks
- An open-minded and motivated team
- Offers to support the compatibility of family and career
- Support for your personal and professional development through Heidelberg University's internal educational program
- Salary in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV- L)
- Pension scheme for the public service (VBL)
Requirements
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences or Translational or Molecular Medicine
- Hands-on molecular, computational, or cell-biology experience gained in a leading research laboratory
- ≥ 1 peer-reviewed co-author publication (or manuscript submitted)
- Excellent English (IELTS ≥ 7.5 overall, ≥ 7.0 each band or equivalent)
- Strong communication & teamwork skills. Interest to elucidate the RNA code in disease
Application Deadline
September 30, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Heidelberg University on bewerberportal.umm.de to apply
For more information, kindly visit Heidelberg University scholarship webpage.
