Postdoc (m/f/d) with an interest in translational kidney research

Project description

Aging is one of the leading risk factors for most chronic diseases. It is anticipated that understanding the mechanisms of age-related diseases will allow the development of pharmacological agents suitable for clinical use in the future. We are interested in the impact of cellular aging processes and in particular cellular senescence on kidney function, kidney regeneration and kidney disease. In the current project, you will be studying the role of changes in cell cycling and cellular senescence in the context of kidney disease and in patients undergoing renal replacement therapy. The goal is to identify novel mechanisms and pathways, which are accessible for therapeutic targeting to improve kidney health and to ameliorate the long-term outcome of patients on chronic dialysis treatment. 

Start in our team

We are looking for professional and competent support to start as soon as possible, limited for 2 years.

What we offer:

• The salary will be based on the German E 13 TV-L scale if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled
• A full-time employment, currently 38.5 hours/ week; a part-time employment may be compatible within the Framework of certain working time models
• We offer a highly professional environment in a growing, motivated, interdisciplinary team
• The candidate will profit from future-oriented perspectives with a high degree of personal responsibility. 

Your tasks:

• You will plan and execute experiments, interpret data, write original papers and present data at conferences
• You will establish methods and supervise doctoral candidates
• You will assist in identifying new research goals, monitoring and managing the budget
• You will collaborate with other researchers and groups to apply your skills and profit from an interactive environment.

Your profile:

• You have completed your university studies (master’s degree or German Diploma) in biology, biomedical technology, medicine or a comparable field.
• You are expected to have expertise in standard molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, cell culture and gene expression analysis.
• Our research follows a translational approach using a wide range of clinical biomaterials, cell culture and different in vivo strategies. Experience in handling mice and breeding transgenic mice is a plus.
• You should be someone with scientific curiosity who can think deeply and independently but also enjoys collaborating in an interdisciplinary team.

Please submit your application until  20th May 2024 indicating the reference number 23588.

PI of the project and contact person:

Prof. Dr. Roland Schmitt

UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein

Klinik für Innere Medizin IV mit den Schwerpunkten Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten

Campus Kiel

roland.schmitt@uksh.de