Postdoc (gn*) Regenerative Musculoskeletal Medicine

Reference Number: 10903

Limited to 3 years | Full-time with 38,5 hours/week | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Institute for Musculoskeletal Medicine (IMM) | Department of Regenerative Musculoskeletal Medicine

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Department of Regenerative Musculoskeletal Medicine. This is a translational group entertaining a close connection between biomedical basic research and clinical studies. We are looking for a scientist to support a DFG project aiming for a new biodegradable implant material to stabilize long bone fractures. The project is an international cooperation of basic, clinical and materials scientists in Germany and Austria (WEAVE-program) – ideally with you on board!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with in vivo and in vitro models for musculoskeletal diseases
• Independent planning, execution, documentation, analysis and interpretation of experiments
• Presentation of results in both written and oral format and delivery of completed reports within an international and multidisciplinary team environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctorate/PhD in life sciences, veterinary medicine or related fields
• Successful postdoctoral experience in the area bone and musculoskeletal biology including excellent publication record
• Experience with in vivo models (mice / rat) for musculoskeletal applications
• A background in cell culture of diverse cell lines, 3D cultures and primary cells of the musculoskeletal system as well as modern molecular techniques
• Strong communication (German, English) and organizational skills and used to work in an interdisciplinary team environment

WE OFFER:

• a highly motivated and communicative research environment within a successful translational working group.
• a thorough introduction in all the skills needed accompanied by supervision and guidance to develop oneself within a fascinating research field.
• a state-of-the-art-laboratory with committed colleagues to manage project related challenges
• Support of new research ideas beyond the existing research program
• Encouragement of further qualifications such as habilitations and the corresponding application for own grants

For inquiries, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Richard Stange, T 0251 83-51999 or Dr. Melanie Timmen, T 0251 83-52682

Apply now via our career portal until 06.08.2025.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Due to legal requirements working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against measles.

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