Postdoc (m/f/d) Department Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology

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.

Postdoc (m/f/d)

wanted for the next possible date at the Department Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology (Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Frey) for the Research Laboratory - Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Jarr.

The Department of Cardiology at Heidelberg University Hospital has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to study immunotherapies in cardiovascular disease (PI: Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Jarr). The position offers an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The Jarr Laboratory seeks to understand pathomechanisms of cardiovascular disease and develop innovative therapeutic approaches.

• Job-ID: V000013264
• Field of application: Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie
• Location: Heidelberg
• Start date: Science and teaching
• Job Category: full-time (100 %)
• Limitation: Temporary (12-18 monts, extension sought)
• Contract: TV-L

• The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for applying, developing and optimizing state-of-the-art methods in cardio-immunology
• The diversity of subject matter will require a creative mind who is dedicated to solving challenging problems in an interdisciplinary environment
• The postdoctoral researcher will summarize the data and write manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• The postdoctoral researcher can resort to the expertise of renowned national and international research networks

• The applicants should possess a Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, life sciences, or a related field
• The applicants should be highly motivated and be able to work constructively with others
• The applicants should have a record of accomplishment that has either been published or is in press in regarded international journals
• Animal and cell culture experiments, basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques as well as bioinformatic approaches will be necessary for this opportunity. Experience in the field of cardiology and/or immunology is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are crucial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German are a plus

• Goal-oriented individual training and further education opportunities
• Working with the most modern techniques/technical equipment
• Flexible working hours as part of flextime
• The opportunity to publish scientifically is offered and supported
• Regular team meetings
• Possibility to take on project responsibility for a third-party funded research project
• 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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