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

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Job description

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 "Defense and demise of inflamed neurons", in which the advertised PhD student position is located. Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA 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 UKE Academy for Education and Careers Opportunities to contribute to our "UKE INside" 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 "Health Kitchen" cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket Knowledge - Research - Healing through Shared Competence: The UKE Kontakt ins UKE We look forward to receiving your complete appli cation by 02nd December 2024. APPLY > Contact to the department Prof. Dr. Andreas H. Guse (0) -52828 Recruiting contact Recruiting Team (0) -52599Please 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. Learn more about "Diversity at UKE" hereNeurowissenschaften Neurowissenschaften Chemie Biochemie Biologie Neurowissenschaften Doktorand, Doktorandin Lehre & Forschung, Wissenschaft Universitätsklinik Vollzeit

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