PhD candidate (f/m/d)

Company Logo Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
37075, Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Veröffentlicht: 01.07.2026
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in BEFRISTET

Stellenbeschreibung

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our translational cardiovascular research group, focusing on atrial fibrillation and atrial cardiomyopathy. The project combines molecular, electrophysiological, omics-based and translational approaches to identify novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for cardiac arrhythmias.

Ihre Aufgaben

  • conduct an independent research project within an interdisciplinary collaborative team
  • investigating the molecular, electrophysiological and metabolic mechanisms underlying atrial cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation
  • conducting cellular electrophysiological experiments, including patch-clamp recordings in cardiomyocytes and heterologous expression systems, and contributing to the functional characterization of atrial ion channel regulation
  • present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings


Ihre Qualifikationen

  • you are an enthusiastic and self-driven scientist with a strong interest in translational biomedical research, capable of working independently while actively contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • you have completed a BSc/MSc degree in a life science discipline, such as biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular medicine or a related field
  • you bring hands-on experience in cellular electrophysiology as well as common molecular and cell biology methods, including Western blotting, qPCR, cloning and cell culture
  • initial experience in bioinformatics, data analysis or computational workflows is highly welcome
  • fluency in English is required, German language skills are considered an advantage


Wir bieten

  • contributing to a translational and clinically relevant research area embedded in the collaborative scientific environment of the Göttingen Campus, including access to supportive core facilities and interdisciplinary research networks
  • A small, diverse and enthusiastic team with a strong team spirit and an open, respectful and collaborative working atmosphere
  • a fixed-term position, paid at 65% according to the German Public Sector Collective Agreement of the Federal States (TV-L)

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Details

Eintrittsdatum:
01.07.2026
Adresse:
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37075 Göttingen
Hauptberuf:
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
Stellenangebotsart:
ARBEIT