We are offering a PhD-position for a research assistant in the DFG-funded project "The Role of Cldn10a in Kidney Injury Susceptibility". Detailed information on this project, the project leader and the application procedure is available at https://klinphys.charite.de/personen/guenzel.htm.
Your area of responsibility
• Planning, organisation and execution of experiments to answer the question of the DFG research project
• Methods include cell culture, molecular and immunohistochemical methods, confocal microscopy, electrophysiological techniques
• Independent evaluation and documentation of the results
• Writing of scientific publications
• Participation in scientific events and presentation of results at congresses
Your profile
• Very good University degree (equivalent diploma/master or engineer) in biology, biophysics, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related subject
• Strong scientific motivation
• A strong background in physiology and bench lab experience and a special interest in functional and pathophysiological-translational issues
• Very good communication and writing skills in English
• Personal initiative, skills in teamwork, organization and logistics
We offer
• Working at the Charité, one of the largest university hospitals in Europe,
• Research in a world-renowned center in the field of tight junction research
• An excellent scientific environment at the interface between basic and preclinical research
• A doctoral thesis project associated with an excellent qualification program (association with the Research Training Group "TJ-Train")