PhD Students (all genders) for the DFG-fundedresearch group

Universit盲tsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

Hamburg-Eppendorf

Temporary

Full Time

Apply by: 2024-12-02

Published: 2024-11-05

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PhD Students (all genders) for the DFG-funded research group

Parttime | Temporary | Arbeitsort: Hamburg-Eppendorf

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Better together. For life.

At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are committed to excellence in research, education, and comprehensive healthcare across our clinics. Every day, our team of approximately 15,300 dedicated employees works to make the world a healthier place. Our goal is to be one of the leading university hospitals while also being the best employer in our industry.

At UKE, we believe that meaningful and successful work should align with our employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. Just as diverse as these needs are, so too is the variety of personalized solutions we offer.

Welcome to the UKE.

Main tasks

Basic researchers and clinical scientists form functional and interacting research units at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and have recently acquired the DFG-funded research group (FOR 5705) NeuroFlame - Defense and Demise of Inflamed Neurons. From January 1, 2025, this research group will investigate cellular and molecular aspects in inflamed neurons, in particular the calcium overload in neurons caused by excitotoxicity (Hermann et al., Front Cell Dev Biol. 2020 Jun 25;8:496).

Your tasks

Performing and analyzing difficult and complex, often highly cooperative experimental studies on calcium signaling in murine neurons. Microscopic LiveCell Imaging methods in the high- and super-resolution range are used.
Participation in the planning and design of experimental studies, including planning of collaborations within FOR 5705, as well as with national and international partners
Presentation of experimental results at internal events and biomedical congresses
Participation in the preparation of scientific publications

Your Profile

Scientific university degree in neuroscience, biochemistry, cell biology, biology, immunology, chemistry or comparable study programs
Advantageous: sound knowledge of neuroscience as well as practical work experience with molecular biological, immunological and cell biological techniques
Desirable: experience with neuronal cell cultures, microscopic imaging and animal studies
Proficient in written and spoken English
Confident handling of MS Office
Ability to work in a team, commitment, independence, quick comprehension
Ability to work in a structured manner and strong communication skills

Our Offer

Embedding in the cooperative research activities of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology with all common biochemical, molecular and cell biological methods, as well as specialization in innovative microscopic imaging techniques and HPLC methods
Further embedding in the currently emerging, DFG-funded research group FOR5705 鈥淒efense and demise of inflamed neurons鈥�, in which the advertised PhD student position is located.
Attractive compensation according to
Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
Extensive training and further education programs at our
Opportunities to contribute to our 鈥淯KE INside鈥� personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the 鈥淗ealth Kitchen鈥� caf茅s, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

Knowledge 鈥� Research 鈥� Healing through Shared Competence: The UKE

Kontakt ins UKE

We look forward to receiving your complete appli颅cation by 02^nd December 2024.

Contact to the department
Prof. Dr. Andreas H. Guse
+49 (0) 40 7410-52828
guse@uke.de

Recruiting contact
Recruiting Team
+49 (0) 40 7410-52599

Please note that employment is only possible if there is complete proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus in accordance with the applicable (legal and medical) requirements. You must provide proof of this by means of appropriate documents (e.g. vaccination certificate) before commencing employment.

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disability with equal aptitude, competence and professional performance will be given priority.

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