PhD / Postdoc (m/f/d) Institute for Cardiogenetics

Institute for Cardiogenetics - University of Lübeck

The Institute for Cardiogenetics at the University of Lübeck invites applications for 3 years (PhD) or ≥2.5 years (Postdoc). The position is embedded in the DFG-funded Research Unit FOR 5930, a multidisciplinary collaboration arround Athero-Immunology between research institutions in Lübeck, Berlin, Borstel, and Kiel.

About the Institute: Founded in 2013, the Institute for Cardiogenetics focuses on elucidating the genetic and molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, with particular emphasis on atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. The institute integrates advanced molecular and cellular biology, multi-omics technologies, animal models, computational biology, and bioinformatics. The institute actively collaborates within national and international research networks, including: Cardiogenics, CARDIoGRAMplusC4D, PlaqOmics and VIAgenomics.

Project Description: The successful candidate will investigate immunological and genetic mechanisms driving atherosclerosis. The project combines: Experimental work using animal models of cardiovascular disease, Molecular and cellular wet-lab techniques, Spatial transcriptomics, RNA-scope, Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and ATAC-seq, computational biology

The position offers the opportunity to work at the interface of experimental cardiovascular research and integrative genomics.

Start in our team:

We are looking for professional and competent support to start as soon as possible, limited for 3 years (PhD track) or ≥2.5 years (Postdoc track), with possible extension for 6 months.

What we offer:

• The salary will be based on the German E13 TV-L scale, if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled
• Part-time employment currently 25 hours/week
• Opportunities for career development tailored to individual goals
• Access to training in human and mouse genetics, systems biology, and computational biology
• International scientific exchange, including collaborations with University of Eastern Finland and Augusta University (USA)

Your tasks:

• Conduct experimental research using animal models (primarily mouse models)
• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments
• Contribute to genomic and single-cell data analyses
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team
• Present findings at internal and international scientific meetings

Your profile:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in molecular life sciences or a related discipline (e.g., biology, pharmacy, veterinary, biomedicine)
• Experience working with animal models (participation in FELASA B course (or equivalent), expertise in mice phenotyping technics including pulse wave velocity, body composition, behavioral studies, blood flow measurements ect)
• Strong background in wet-lab molecular biology techniques
• Interest in bioinformatics or computational biology
• High level of motivation, reliability, and ability to work effectively in a team

We are looking forward to your application including:

• Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic transcripts
• Contact information for at least two referees

Please submit your application until 1st April 2026, indicating the reference number 28152.

Contact for Information:

PD Dr. Zouhair Aherrahrou (zouhair.aherrahrou@uni-luebeck.de) looks forward to speaking with you about further details concerning the position.

The University of Lübeck stands for excellence in biomedical research and education. We look forward to receiving applications from highly motivated candidates who are eager to contribute to advancing precision medicine in cardiovascular disease.