PhD Student - Lymphatic Vascular Biology | Doktorand:in (all genders) - lymphatische Gefäßbiologie

Job Summary

The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is seeking two highly motivated PhD Students to join the Mural and Endothelial Cell Biology Group (Orlich Lab). In this research-focused role, you will investigate the molecular mechanisms governing cardiovascular development and disease, with a specific focus on the Serum Response Factor (SRF) signaling pathway within the lymphatic vascular system. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and conducting cell biological and animal studies, performing high-resolution live-in-vivo imaging (intravital single and multi-photon microscopy), and utilizing advanced techniques such as single-cell RNAseq, FACS analysis, and confocal microscopy. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at a leading European university clinic, combining modern in vitro methods with in vivo mouse models. The role is part-time (65%) for a duration of three years, providing a structured environment for scientific development and the chance to present findings at international conferences.