Job description:

Our research projects focus on novel aspects of the extracellular matrix and the regulating signalling pathways under physiological and pathophysiological circumstances in regard to heart failure. In particular the pathophysiology in the differentiation, functionality, and biology of fibroblasts regulating matrix as well as inflammatory cells will be investigated in vitro, in human cardiac samples as well as in vivo in transgenic mouse models. The work will be integrated in a research project located at the Charite, Berlin, Germany.

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We are looking for a highly motivated scientist holding a PhD and experience in tissue culture and biochemical techniques.

The position offer a unique opportunity for talented scientists to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated and have obtained a Ph.D./M.D. degree with expertise in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology and/or Biochemistry.

A knowledge of German is advantageous, since you will work with and administrate a team of technicians, Phd students and Postdocs as well as clinicians, but not obligatory.

The ideal candidate should have profound experience in the isolation, cultivation and manipulation of cardiac cells (and cell lines associated with cardiac cells) as well as in the labelling and preparation of cells for microscopical imaging and following measurements of proteins and mRNA.
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, transfection of cells and of physiological testing methods are advantageous.

The research conducted will be published in high-quality reviewed journals of international standing; the successful candidate will have demonstrated this ability in the form of published work. Therefore, individuals with a record of publication are preferred.

Please contact: Dirk Westermann, postdocberlin@googlemail.com

Labels: _Germany, Biochemistry, Career Development Fellow, Cell_Biology, Developmental Biology, Medical_Scientist, Molecular_Biology, Post-doctoral Fellow