Post Doc - Muscle Biology

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Position

We are seeking a talented post‑doctoral researcher who shares our ambition to discover innovative therapeutic strategies for the treatment of sarcopenia. The goal is to identify and understand pathways that govern skeletal muscle function, metabolism and energy expenditure and to use them for therapeutic interventions. In this role you will work in vitro to investigate the effects of modulating specific pathomechanisms driving sarcopenia on muscle contraction.

Join our team to closely interact with experts in cardio‑metabolic disease, pharmacology, computational biology and drug discovery. This position is limited to 2 years.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Use state‑of‑the‑art methods to measure muscle contraction in vitro with the Mantarray system.
• Work with primary human muscle cells and immortalized human muscle cells to study effects of modulating myosteatosis, calcium signaling, and neuromuscular junction establishment on muscle contraction.
• Investigate cellular and molecular changes in muscle cells, tissues and 3D tissues upon interventions.
• Explore changes in energy metabolism by performing Seahorse measurements.
• Collaborate in a stimulating environment with cellular and molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, and pharmacologists.
• Present results at internal and external meetings and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

Requirements

• PhD in biology, medicine, pharmacology or a related field with a strong background in molecular and cell biology.
• Strong understanding and experience with skeletal muscle biology.
• Proficient in cell culture and common in‑vitro tools/techniques (primary cell culture, viral work, imaging, Seahorse, gene expression).
• Experience with the Mantarray assay is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to independently design and conduct experiments, interpret data, and determine project direction.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills and ability to work in a drug‑discovery oriented, multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated track record of publications in scientific journals.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.

Ready to Contact Us?

If you have any questions about the posting or the process, please contact our HR Direct Team at Tel: +49 (0) ‑3330 or via mail: ‑ingelheim.com.

Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application – the posting is presumably online until December 10th 2025 (applications up to November 26th 2025 are guaranteed to be considered).
Step 2: Virtual meeting until mid‑January 2026.
Step 3: On‑site interviews beginning in February 2026.

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Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company that values diverse strengths and strives to improve millions of lives. Your development is our priority: we support career building, career‑level growth, and a respectful, welcoming workplace.

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