Biomedical scientist (f/m/d)
Universitätsklinikum der RWTH Aachen
Location
Aachen | Germany
Job description
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 Pathology is seeking a
Biomedical scientist (f/m/d)
The fulltime position (38,5 hours / week) starts at
1 st June 2024 , initially limited for 1 year with option of prolongation.
We are searching for a biomedical researcher with a strong focus and interest in kidney diseases. The overall goal of our group is to contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms of kidney diseases. We have a strong focus on developing and applying novel pre-clinical methods to improve the diagnosis of kidney disease and guide new therapies. Our research is among others embedded within the ERC consolidator grant (AIM.imaging.CKD) and the large consortium InteraKD - Integrating emerging methods to advance translational kidney research ( We are a young interdisciplinary team of biologists, medical doctors (nephrologists and pathologists), and computer scientists motivated to improve kidney health care through basic and translational research. Our research is open-minded and involves a broad spectrum of well-established methods, including a large number of transgenic mice and disease models, cell culture, broad molecular detection methods, advanced histology and morpho-molecular analysis with AI-augmented morphometry and big data analysis (next generation morphometry and pathomics). In addition, we are exploring novel imaging methods, including highly multiplexed IF and non-invasive techniques, and are open to any new approaches.
Duties and responsibilities: - Contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms of kidney diseases
- Development and application of novel preclinical methods to improve the diagnosis of kidney diseases and to develop new therapies
- Creating own research topics
- Preparing manuscripts and grant applications
- Building up a group
Profile:
- University degree with doctorate (PhD or MD) with an excellent academic record in the field of kidney research
- Fluent in English (Level C1), both written and spoken
- Desirable:
- An advantage is an experience in any of the following: prior research focus on kidney disease modeling, animal (kidney) experiments and / or microsurgery, advanced microscopy techniques and imaging, or crisprcas technology
- High level of methodological and scientific independence
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and creative
- Being able to work in and coordinate a team
- Leadership skills, particularly in student supervision
Why should you choose us?- 300 professions under one roof - more professional diversity is not possible
- We offer performance-based remuneration in accordance with the provisions of TV-L (EG 13) , including attractive public service benefits
- In addition to a wide range of continued education and training opportunities we offer a variety of health promotion options and an extensive university sports program
- Monthly employee discounts through our corporate benefits program to save on private shopping
- Flexible working hours supporting your balance between career and family, because your w ork-life balance is important to us
- Attractive conditions for public transport or discounted employee parking for a relaxed commute
- A company kindergarten allowing your children to always be close by (Places subject to availability)
- Onboarding-App for new colleagues, to get to know the University Hospital RWTH Aachen before starting
- Long opening times of the staff canteen
This position is not gender specific.
The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. If qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the State Gender Equality Act („Landesgleichstellungsgesetz”). If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.
Weekly working hours are negotiable.
We strongly encourage the use of our digital application portal at Using the online portal, your documents will be secured in the electronic application folder where they are well-protected against unauthorized access. Applications can be sent to us by E-Mail:
[email protected] and will be transferred to the aforementioned portal. Any accompanying documents will be deleted immediately after transfer, in accordance with data protection regulations. After expiry of the retention period, the data in the portal will be deleted. If you object to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered.
The application deadline for the advertised position
GB-P-46774 is
15.04.2024 .
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Institute of Pathology, Univ.-Prof., M.D., Ph.D., Peter Boor, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.
For more detailed information please contact Univ.-Prof., M.D., Ph.D., Peter Boor, Tel.:+49 (0)241/80 89288, E-Mail:
[email protected] Apply online now
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