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Scientist / Postdoc - beta cell protection and regeneration (f/m/x)
Our mission as research center: Discover personalized medical solutions for environmentally triggered diseases to promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.
The primary objective of the Institute of Diabetes and Regeneration Research (IDR) at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center, Helmholtz Munich, is to develop regenerative therapeutic approaches to treat diabetes mellitus – complementary and alternative to the classical immunological and metabolic therapy strategies.
We recently won an ERC Advanced Grant with the project "BetaRegeneration". The successful candidate will work on deciphering cellular and molecular mechanisms of beta cell protection and regeneration. Based on the previous identification and validation of known and novel therapeutic targets and combinatorial pharmacology, you will explore new avenues of targeted and combinatorial beta cell protection and regeneration.
To complete our scientific research team we are looking for a
Scientist / Postdoc – beta cell protection and regeneration (f/m/x) 101804
Full time
Neuherberg near Munich
Professionals, Postdocs
Your responsibilities
- In vitro studies: Biochemical, immunohistological, immunofluorescence and molecular biology analyses or
- In vivo physiological studies in diabetes models or
- Preparation and implementation of preclinical experimental studies to evaluate and validate drug target candidates
- Creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Your qualifications
- PhD in biology, or one of the following subjects: biochemistry or immunology
- High interest in translational and clinical research
- Strong background in one of the following subjects: biochemistry, cellular, molecular biology, islet biology or cellular trafficking
- Work experience with mice in vivo pharmacology, cell culture and/or primary cells is a plus
- Ability of working independently, with high motivation, flexibility and innovative and creative thinking, as well as team spirit and good communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
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Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment. Provided that the prerequisites are fulfilled, a salary level up to E 13 is possible. Social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD). The position is (initially) limited to two years, under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged. To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we require further documents from you regarding the recognition of the degree. Please request the recognition as early as possible.
Interested?
If you have further questions, simply contact Mara Catani, +49 89 3187-43748, mara.catani@helmholtz-munich.de who will be happy to be of assistance.
If you have further questions, simply contact Mara Catani, +49 89 3187-43748, mara.catani@helmholtz-munich.de who will be happy to be of assistance.
Online application
Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes and Regenerations Research
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg bei München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes and Regenerations Research
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg bei München
Total E-Quality Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men: Helmholtz Munich is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field.
Helmholtz Munich is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 43.000 people currently work in its 18 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.