PhD Student / Postdoctoral Researcher in Cardiogenetics | PhD / Postdoc (m/f/d) Institute for Cardiogenetics

Job Summary

This position at the Institute for Cardiogenetics at the University of Lübeck offers a unique opportunity to join the DFG-funded Research Unit FOR 5930, focusing on Athero-Immunology. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research to investigate the immunological and genetic mechanisms driving atherosclerosis. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting experimental research using mouse models, performing molecular and cellular wet-lab techniques, and contributing to advanced genomic analyses such as single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. This role is highly multidisciplinary, integrating experimental cardiovascular research with integrative genomics and computational biology. It is particularly attractive due to its international collaborative nature, involving institutions in Finland and the USA, and the offer of tailored career development and specialized training in systems biology. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment to advance precision medicine for cardiovascular diseases.