PhD Student (gn*) Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Biomedicine or other Life Sciences

Limited to 3 years | Part-Time with 65% | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology | Molecular Reproductive Physiology

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility – ideally with you on board!

The Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology (CeRA) specializes in research on male reproductive function. In a multidisciplinary project funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), we want to research novel approaches for contraceptives. To this end, we bring together scientists from the University of Münster, University Hospital Münster, and the University of Hamburg. Our goal is to advance the development of innovative, non-hormonal contraceptives that pharmacologically disable the function of sperm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing electrophysiological recordings from cells to study the activity of ion channels
• Characterizing the pharmacological action of small molecules on ion channels using electrophysiology as well as Ca2+ and Vm fluorometry

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, physics, biomedicine or other life sciences 
• Basic knowledge in electrophysiology and ion channels 
• Commitment to research and development in a translational setting
• Oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and international team
• Independent, reliable, and structured way of working with a strong sense for quality control
• Flexibility, communication skills, strong motivation, and high ability to work in a team
• Experienced in fluorometry (desired)
• Knowledge on basic pharmacological principles (desired)

WE OFFER:

• Salary according to tariff agreement, extra annual payment, and company pension plan (VBL)
• 30 days of vacation per year, plus two additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• A wide range of training and professional development opportunities
• A respectful and appreciative work environment within a diverse team
• Support and advisory services for health and work-life balance
• Additional benefits such as sports programs, job ticket, company events, cafeteria, and emergency childcare

For inquiries, please contact: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Timo Strünker T 0251 83-58238

Apply now via our career portal by February 18, 2026.