Ref. Nr. 8756

(*gn=gender neutral)

The Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy at the University of Münster is offering a position at the earliest opportunity, limited to 3 years.

Part-time with 65%
Salary according to TV-L E13

Our group studies the mechanisms of immune cell activation and recruitment in mouse models of inflammation. Further focus is placed on the interaction of immune cells with bacterial components and inflammatory mediators. These studies will utilize various techniques in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and biochemistry, including intravital microscopy studies in mice, flow cytometry, flow chamber assays, immunofluorescence microscopy, protein-protein interaction, retroviral transfection of bone marrow cells, rtPCR, sequencing and generation of bone marrow chimeras.

Your profile:

• Interest and fundamental knowledge in infection biology, biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Cell Biology
• Ideally you have profound knowledge and skills in bioinformatics
• Enthusiasm and passion for doing and understanding science
• Above average Master's degree in a related subject
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Experience in and / or willingness to perform experimental animal studies
• Good self-organization and team working abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• German language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement

What we offer:

We are committed to the applicant’s career development by creating an exciting and dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art technologies, encouraging the preparation of research papers, scientific networking through collaborative research networks (KFO342, CRC1009, CRC1450, CRC-TRR332, Cells in Motion Interfaculty Center) and the participation at (inter)national meetings. Joint lab meetings and a good international network of collaborators provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas. Connection to structured further training opportunities are given (InFlame, graduate colleges).

For further inquieries please contact Dr. Andreas Margraf, T +49 251 83-46841.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application form until 27.03.2024.

Formal applications should include a cover letter with a brief statement of research experience, research interests, research techniques and career goals, a CV with education certificates and grades as well as contact information of two possible referees (address, phone number and email).

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Due to legal requirements working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against measles.