Job Description

The German Heart Center of the Free State of Bavaria is a clinic affiliated with the School of Medicine and Health at the Technical University of Munich, with an international reputation and state-of-the-art research and medical facilities. The Laboratory of Population Genomics and Functional Genomics at the Department of Cardiology is seeking part-time (65%)

Project description

The biological projects aim to discover the therapeutic potential of gene targets for obesity and coronary artery disease in cell, organoid, and animal models using large-scale genome screening.

Profile 

• Skills in CRISPR-based gene editing, cell culture, and animal experiments
• Strong interest in cardiovascular research
• Accuracy and reliability, initiative, organizational skills, and a high sense of responsibility
• Very good written and spoken English
• High level of communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

Our offer

• An integrated environment for a scientific career, including international colleagues (data scientists, biologists, and medical doctors), comprehensive research facilities (computation servers, a human genetic and tissue biobank, clinical data warehouse, biological labs, and animal facility), extended collaboration nationally and internationally, and consortium or foundation resources (DFG, SFB TRR267, DZHK, Corona-Stiftung, Deutsche Herzstiftung, et al).
• An employment contract initially limited to 3.5 years with longer-term prospects
• Attractive employer offers (e.g. sports programs, staff restaurant, staff sales in the hospital pharmacy)

Your application should include:

• Cover letter describing your research interest and why you are suitable for the position (max 1 page)
• CV including a list of relevant publications
• Copy of the official academic transcript of your degree or a letter stating when your degree will be obtained
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for academic reference letters

Severely disabled applicants (m/f/d) will be given preference if otherwise equally qualified.