Part-time Doctoral Researcher (65%) | Doktoranden (m/w/d) in Teilzeit mit 65 % (25 Stunden/Woche)
Universitätsklinikum Regensburg
Job Summary
This role is for a Part-time Doctoral Researcher focusing on developing novel therapeutic strategies for common cardiovascular diseases using advanced CRISPR-Cas Gene Editing techniques, specifically Base and Prime Editing. Day-to-day tasks involve designing and optimizing editing strategies in vitro using HEK293 cells, human stem cells, and cardiomyocytes, followed by in vivo validation in animal models and analysis of human patient biopsies. Key qualifications include a completed university degree in Biology, Molecular Medicine, or a related field, along with a strong motivation for interdisciplinary teamwork and a willingness to handle small animals (mice). The position offers exciting, innovative research topics, excellent supervision, strong funding through DFG and the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation, and strong support for international congress participation and first-author publications, with a realistic prospect of contract extension and future Postdoc opportunities.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in Biology, Molecular Medicine, or similar field.
Experience
- Professional experience in a research or academic environment
- Willingness to learn new methods
- Willingness to handle small animals (mice)
- FELASA-B Certificate (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Part-time employment (25 hours/week / 65% capacity); Fixed-term contract for 1 year.