Biologist (m/f/d) (Biologe/Biologin)

Introduction

As one of Germany's most powerful university hospitals, the UKB combines top performance in medicine and research with excellent teaching. Every year, over half a million patients are treated at the UKB on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Around 3,500 people study medicine and dentistry here, and additionally, over 600 people are trained in healthcare professions annually. With around 9,900 employees, the UKB is the third-largest employer in the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region. In the Focus clinic list, the UKB holds 1st place among university hospitals in NRW and has the second-highest Case-Mix-Index (case severity) among university hospitals nationwide. In 2024, the UKB was able to secure nearly €100 million in third-party funds for research, development, and teaching. For the fourth consecutive year, the F.A.Z. Institute honored the UKB as "Germany's Training Champion" and "Germany's most desirable employer."

In the Institute for Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, in the working group of Prof. Dr. Alexander Pfeifer at the Universitätsklinikum Bonn, the following position is to be filled at the earliest possible date in part-time (65% ~ 25.025 hours/week):

PhD Student (m/f/d) (Signaling Pathways)

The position is initially limited to three years due to the doctoral studies.

The working group of Prof. Dr. Alexander Pfeifer specializes in metabolism and the cardiovascular system. Further information about our research can be found on our homepage.

Processing of a research project in the field of metabolism and the cardiovascular system with a focus on therapeutically relevant signaling pathways Application of in vitro assays and performance of in vivo analyses

A successfully completed Master's degree in Biologie, Biochemie, Biotechnologie, Molekulare Biomedizin, Arzneimittelwissenschaften, or a successfully completed degree in Pharmazie or Medizin Ideally, initial practical experience in a research laboratory Quick comprehension and a high willingness to learn Independent way of working Very good English skills

Responsible and versatile: a workplace with great creative freedom in a collegial team

Payment according to TV-L EG13: collective agreement remuneration including annual special payment, company pension scheme

Flexible for families: flexible working time models, possibility of a place in the company daycare center, and offers for those returning from parental leave

Clever for work: good connections to the SWB network, possibility of an interest-free loan for the purchase of an e-bike

Subsidized further training: individual development opportunities through courses, e-learning, and coaching

Start with a system: structured onboarding

Healthy at the workplace: numerous health promotion offers, free membership in the UKB gym

Employer benefits: discounted offers for employees (Corporate Benefits)

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore strongly encourage highly qualified women to apply. Applications will be treated in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and persons equivalent to them are particularly welcome.