We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:

PhD Student position (f/m/x)

Department of Cardiac Surgery

TVL: 25 h/week 6494

initially limited for 1 year according to WissZeitVG extension optional

Your salary will be based on TVL

TVL: 25 h/week 6494

initially limited for 1 year according to WissZeitVG extension optional

Your salary will be based on TVL

Your tasks

The successful candidate will participate in the analysis of cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cardiovascular inflammation.

• Designing and performing experiments
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Inducing myocardial infarction in mice
• Presenting data at meeting and conferences
• Preparing manuscripts for publication

Your profile

• Diploma/masters degree in Biology / Molecular Biology / Biomedicine or similar (finished no longer than 2 years ago)
• Profound background in molecular biology
• Previous experience in mouse work including FELASA B certificate is desirable but not mandatory
• High intrinsic motivation
• Strong ability to work in a team and independently
• Excellent German and English communication skills

Candidates with experience in cellular immunology molecular biology or biochemistry are specifically encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application containing a cover letter describing your research interest and why you are suitable for the position (maximum1 page) a short CV (containing any publications and the contact details of two referees) and relevant copies of degree certificates.

Our offer

• Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure job in a challenging innovative environment including company pension schemes and regular working hours without business trips.
• Worklife balance: Whether fulltime or parttime with or without children with numerous support options we will find the right path together.
• Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect and helpfulness.
• Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training opportunities so you can continuously grow and set new goals.

Your future with us

We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research teaching and health care at the highest level. Thats why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.

This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.

Your future in detail

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated PhD candidate to join our laboratory at the Department of Cardiac Surgery headed by Prof. Adnana PaunelGrgl.

In this project we aim to investigate the role of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in the development and progression of heart failure. To this end we will utilize established mouse models of myocardial infarction as well as transcriptomics proteomics flow cytometry and in vitro models. This research has significant translational potential and may contribute to the development of novel therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification.

Contact

Prof. Dr. AdnanaNicoleta PaunelGrgl
Tel: Universittsklinikum Kln AR
Geschftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Kln

Application deadline: 27.04.2025

JobID: 7rys8g5j

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!