Research Associate (PhD student) (m/f/d) / 13862 / Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie

Research Associate (PhD student) (m/f/d) (Pay group: EG 13 TV-L) Area of application: Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie - Translationale Immuno-Kardiologie Job ID: 13862 Start date: Earliest possible date Extent: Part-time / 25.025 hours Contract type: Fixed-term Duration: 36 months in accordance with § 2 Para. 1 WissZeitVG

Your tasks:

• Conducting a doctoral research project in the field of cardiac regeneration with a translational focus
• Planning, conducting, and evaluating *in vivo* and *in vitro* studies
• Use and application of animal models (particularly mice), including microsurgical procedures, functional analyses, and tissue collection
• Isolation, culture, and functional characterization of primary cells
• Application of modern methods in molecular biology, cell biology, and histology
• Analysis of high-dimensional datasets (e.g., scRNA-Seq) and bioinformatic evaluation
• Interpretation of experimental data in the context of translational research questions
• Contribution to the preparation of scientific publications and presentation of results at national and international conferences
• Assistance in mentoring students and in establishing new methods

Your profile:

• A completed scientific university degree (Diplom or Master) in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, life sciences, or a comparable biomedical field of study
• In-depth knowledge in the fields of molecular biology, immunology, and/or systems biology
• Experience in animal experimentation, including handling laboratory animals, performing surgical procedures, and injection techniques
• Practical experience with standard and advanced molecular and cell biology methods
• Knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical data analysis is a plus
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as a high degree of responsibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team

What to look forward to:

• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW
• Fair pay according to collective agreement (TV-L) incl. annual special payment and company supplementary pension scheme
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (based on a 5-day week)
• Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments
• Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards
• Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g., company daycare center, holiday program for school-aged children, advice and support from the Department for Family & Health in all life situations
• Diverse training and further education opportunities, e.g., in the Bildungsakademie of the UK Essen
• Health management, e.g., occupational reintegration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports offers
• Attractive additional benefits, e.g., discounted canteen meals, community events, dormitory places

Framework conditions: The classification is based on personal and collective agreement requirements. Severely disabled applicants and those treated as such within the meaning of § 2 Para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. UK Essen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. You are encouraged to apply and, in accordance with the LGG, will be given priority if you have equal qualifications. A certificate according to §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) regarding vaccination and serostatus for measles is required.