Scientist Jobs in Elchingen

The position is open immediately in the research group for neurogenomics and translational myology of Prof.Dr.Sebahattin Cirak, who is Section Head of Pediatric Neuroloy and Metabolics at University Ulm is searching immediately for a Postdoctoral Scientist

The research laboratory is located within the large pediatric research center of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (Director : Prof. Dr. M. Erlacher)

Das Universitätsklinikum Ulm steht mit seinen Mitarbeitenden für eine moderne Patientenversorgung mit hoher Qualität, Spitzenforschung und eine auf die Zukunft ausgerichtete medizinische Lehre sowie Ausbildung in attraktiven Berufsfeldern. Voraussetzungen dafür sind qualifizierte und engagierte Mitarbeitende. Your project :

Investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms of pediatric neurogenetic disorders and muscular dystrophies. Mainly based novel genomics approaches using patient samples and in-vitro models.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Discovery of novel muscular dystrophy-associated genes molecular mechanisms by latest state-of-the-art OMICs techniques, in particular long-read RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics
• Characterization of mouse models to investigate the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms leading to muscular dystrophy
• Development of novel antisense oligonucleotides for exon skipping therapy of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in-vitro and mdx mice models
• Development of protein quantification techniques including mass spectrometry
• Working in collaboration with an international team under supervision and leadership of the PI
• Publishing impactful original research papers

Our offer :

Your salary will be based on qualification and experience including benefits according to TV-L E13. The jobs is currently for round about 1 year but will be extended if the candidate is successful.Very good scientific environment, broad repertoire of methods, supportive supervision and a friendly group. Short-term visits to other labs in Germany and abroad.

The Board of Directors of the University Hospital Ulm places strong emphasis on gender equality and seeks to increase the proportional representation of women in this field. Thus, applications from female scientists are welcome; suitably qualified women will be given preferential consideration unless other candidates clearly demonstrate superior qualifications.

We also welcome applications from disabled candidates, who will also be given preferential consideration over other applicants with comparable qualifications.

Minimum qualifications :

Vertragsart : limited

Beschäftigungsart : part-time

Bewerbung bis : 16.04.2025