Biologist - Physiology (m/f/d)-

Research Assistant (gn*) Physiology
Limited to 3 years | Full-time with 100% | Salary according to TV-L/salary group 13 | Department of Physiology II | Job ID: 11468

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Department of Physiology II
- ideally with you on board
Responsibilities

• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on mechanical signaling in healthy and diseased heart muscle cells
• Use of state-of-the-art molecular, biophysical, and imaging approaches
• Encouragement to pursue own research ideas
• Opportunity to develop an independent scientific profile
• Possibility to acquire funding to support future projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Motivated and qualified scientist
• PhD or MD degree in physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline
• Experience in cardiac or skeletal muscle research and a strong interest in mechanobiology and translational cardiovascular research would be advantageous

WE OFFER:

• Collaborative research team of experienced and early-career scientists, embedded in a network of national and international collaborations

• Strong record of high-impact publications, including:

• Circulation Research (Hessel et al., 2024; PMID:

• Nature Cardiovascular Research (Loescher et al., 2023; PMID:
• Science Translational Medicine (Fomin et al., 2021; PMID:

Benefits

• Exciting Projects
• Professional Development and Training
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Part of Research Innovation
• Additional Benefits