PhD Student (Cell Biology / Vascular Biology) | PhD Student (m/w/d)
Universitätsklinikum Münster
Job Summary
This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to delve into the mechanobiological regulation of endothelial cell dynamics within a leading research institution. The successful candidate will investigate how endothelial cells respond to mechanical stimuli by modulating their cytoskeleton, adhesion dynamics, and gene expression. Day-to-day activities will involve utilizing advanced techniques such as microfluidic systems, quantitative live-cell imaging, molecular biology, and immunocytochemistry to dissect complex cellular and signaling networks. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with a background in cell biology or related life sciences, offering professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in vascular function and barrier integrity.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Cell Biology or related Life Sciences field (in progress)
Experience
- Background in cell biology or a related life sciences field
- Advantageous: Experience in cell culture work (plating, transfection, passaging)
- Advantageous: Experience in quantitative image analysis and microscopy
- Advantageous: Experience in microfluidic device handling
- Advantageous: Experience in molecular biology techniques
- Advantageous: Experience in immunocytochemistry
Languages
Additional
- Part-time (65%, 25 hours/week) position. Fixed-term contract of 3 years. Position available immediately.
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