PhD candidate (f/m/d)

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our translational cardiovascular research group, focusing on atrial fibrillation and atrial cardiomyopathy. The project combines molecular, electrophysiological, omics-based and translational approaches to identify novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for cardiac arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an independent research project within an interdisciplinary collaborative team
• Investigate the molecular, electrophysiological and metabolic mechanisms underlying atrial cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation
• Conduct cellular electrophysiological experiments, including patch‑clamp recordings in cardiomyocytes and heterologous expression systems, and contribute to the functional characterization of atrial ion channel regulation
• Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings

Qualifications and Requirements

• You are an enthusiastic and self‑driven scientist with a strong interest in translational biomedical research, capable of working independently while actively contributing to a collaborative team environment
• You have completed a BSc/MSc degree in a life science discipline, such as biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular medicine or a related field
• You bring hands‑on experience in cellular electrophysiology as well as common molecular and cell biology methods, including Western blotting, qPCR, cloning and cell culture
• Initial experience in bioinformatics, data analysis or computational workflows is highly welcome
• Fluency in English is required, German language skills are considered an advantage

Benefits

• Contributing to a translational and clinically relevant research area embedded in the collaborative scientific environment of the Göttingen Campus, including access to supportive core facilities and interdisciplinary research networks
• A small, diverse and enthusiastic team with a strong team spirit and an open, respectful and collaborative working atmosphere
• A fixed‑term position, paid at 65 % according to the German Public Sector Collective Agreement of the Federal States (TV‑L)

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