The University Hospital Heidelberg is one of the major healthcare centers in Germany. Our objective is the development of innovative diagnostics and therapies as well as their quick implementation for the patient. With about 14,000 employees in more than 50 specialized clinical departments with almost 2,500 beds, about 80,000 patients in part-time and full-time inpatient treatment as well as 1,000,000 patients in ambulant treatment are medicated each year.
Post-doctoral scientist (m/f/d)
at the earliest possible date searched at the Center for Child and Adolescent Medicine at Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology for Center for Translational Biomedical Iron Research / AG Prof. Muckenthaler.
- Job-ID: V000013541
- Field of application: Klinik Kinderheilkunde III (Onkologie, Hämatologie und Immunologie, Pneumologie)
- Location: Heidelberg
- Start date: as of now
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: full-time
- Limitation: Temporary (12 Monate, Entfristung/Weiterbeschäftigung wird angestrebt)
- Contract: TV-L
Our research focuses on iron metabolism and its disturbances in human disease. The aim of the advertised preclinical project is to test pharmacological interventions that ameliorate iron overload associated with hereditary hemochromatosis. To successfully engage in this study experience with murine disease models (including FELASA licence) is an absolute requirement.
A suitable candidate will have a proven track record of research accomplishments including first author publications in international peer-reviewed journals and excellent experience in:
- molecular and cell biology techniques (RNA and protein analyses)
- work with murine disease models
- cell culture
- bioinformatic skills will be a plus
- Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days vacation
- Sustainable travel: job ticket
- Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for - child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
- Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers
Note: The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infektionsschutzgesetz. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.
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Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer everyone the same opportunities. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular area, we place particular emphasis on counteracting this imbalance. If they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering them for vacancies.
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