Post-Doc position (m/f/d) in Ion Channel Research GB-P-48318

As a tertiary and quaternary level provider of medical care, the University Hospital of RWTH Aachen combines patient-oriented medicine and care, teaching and research at an international level. The entire spectrum of medical care is provided through 36 specialist departments, 33 institutes and six interdisciplinary units. The co-location of patient care, research and teaching in a central building offers the best conditions for intensive interdisciplinary exchange and close clinical and scientific networking. Highly qualified teams of doctors, nurses and scientists work collaboratively to optimise the healthcare provision of our local, regional, national and international patients. Around 9,000 employees ensure that our care delivery is patient-oriented medicine and surpasses the highest quality standards. With 1,400 beds, the university hospital treats around 50,000 inpatient and 200,000 outpatient cases per year.

The Institute of Physiology at RWTH Aachen University is offering a

Post-Doc position (m/f/d) in Ion Channel Research

The position is offered on a temporary contract for three years (project-related) as a full-time position (38.5 h/w) with the option of an extension. The start date for the position is 01.07.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Signaling via ion channel receptors is pivotal for the function of the nervous system and various neurological diseases. Our goal is to characterize acid-sensing ion channels at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Currently, we focus on the characterization of auxiliary proteins. In addition to electrophysiology, we employ state-of-the-art molecular and chemical biology techniques. You will be part of a highly motivated, friendly, multidisciplinary, international team.

Additional information can be found on our homepage ([https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/institut-fuer-physiologie/forschung/ag-gruender.html](https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/institut-fuer-physiologie/forschung/ag-gruender/)).

Profile

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• PhD or MD degree
• Strong interest in ion channel research
• Expertise in electrophysiology or Expertise in cell biology/microscopy/Ca2+ and pH imaging
• Some experience with the analysis of protein trafficking/subcellular fractionation or homology modeling/molecular docking would be an asset.
• High motivation and excitement to work in an international team
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (Level C2)

Why should you choose us?

• A performance-related salary in accordance with the provisions of the TV-L (EG 13)
• 30 days vacation/year for full-time employees
• Employees recruit employees for nursing care / bonus of 3,000 euros
• An attractive VBL company pension scheme
• Further education and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours with electronic time recording
• Attractive conditions for public transport
• A company kindergarten (places subject to availability)
• Staff residence (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
• An onboarding app for new employees
• Extended opening hours for our staff restaurant

This position is not gender specific.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged and if the applicant is suitable qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the LGG. If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.

Weekly hours are negotiable.

You should preferably use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de for your application. There you have the option of securing your documents in the electronic application folder to prevent unauthorized access. Applications that reach us by email to: apply.job.21452495@hokifyjob.com (this transmission path cannot be as effectively secured) will be transferred to the aforementioned portal and any accompanying documents will be disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations immediately after transfer. After the retention period has expired, the data in the portal will also be deleted. If you do not agree to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered.

Please include: CV, copies of your university degrees, including detailed grades and certificates, the names of two referees, and a cover letter.

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-48318 is 10.07.2024.

University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Institute of Physiology, Medical School, Pauwelsstr.30, D-52074 Aachen, Germany.

For more detailed information please contact Prof. Stefan Gründer, E-Mail: apply.job.21452495@hokifyjob.comapply.job.21452495@hokifyjob.com