Research Assistant (gn*) Physiology

Limited to 3 years | Full-time with 100% | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Department of Physiology II

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

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Department of Physiology II – ideally with you on board!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on mechanical signaling in healthy and diseased heart muscle cells
• Use of state-of-the-art molecular, biophysical, and imaging approaches
• Encouragement to pursue own research ideas
• Opportunity to develop an independent scientific profile
• Possibility to acquire funding to support future projects

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Highly motivated and qualified scientist
• PhD or MD degree in physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline
• Experience in cardiac or skeletal muscle research and a strong interest in mechanobiology and translational cardiovascular research would be advantageous

WE OFFER:

• Dynamic and collaborative research team of experienced and early-career scientists
• Embedded in a network of national and international collaborations
• Strong record of high-impact publications, including:
  • Circulation Research (Hessel et al., 2024; PMID: 38482667)
  • Nature Cardiovascular Research (Loescher et al., 2023; PMID: 3919609)
  • Science Translational Medicine (Fomin et al., 2021; PMID: 34731013)

The position is funded by institutional sources and includes a modest teaching commitment in human physiology for students of medicine and dentistry.

Apply now via our career portal until December/10/2025.