Post-Doctoral Researcher – Single cell genomics in Nephrology

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What to expect

The III. Department of Medicine and the Hamburg Center for Kidney Health (www.hckh.org) at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf is dedicated to the care of patients and to experimental and clinical kidney research with a number of internationally leading research programs. You will be an integral part of a highly motivated and interdisciplinary team of scientists, students and clinicians aiming to identify mechanisms and new treatment options for various human kidney diseases.

We are looking for a highly motivated, curious and enthusiastic post-doc with extensive experience in single cell genomics technologies to join our lively and dedicated team to facilitating the development and application of single-cell genomics technologies (single-cell RNA-seq, single-cell ATAC-seq and spatial transcriptomics) in the field of translational medicine, inter-organ signalling and kidney research, in combination with traditional experimental approaches across species, and in vitro cell culture models. The position offers the applicant a unique opportunity to work on important medical issues in a community of interactive research labs, bioinformatics experts and a variety of sequencing, and computational resources.

We offer a full-time position as scientific employee in the field of basic medical research at the UKE with the start at 01.01.2023. The position is third-party funded and the initial contract will be for 3 years with the possibility of extension.

This position is also available on a part-time basis.

What we look forward to

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field
• Extensive experience in molecular biology and experience in next generation sequencing, ideally with proven record
• Profound knowledge of single cell genomics technologies and computational approaches and data analysis
• Write research and review papers, and to contribute the peer-review process and grant writing
• Highly motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic with a strong scientific background
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators
• Fluent in written and spoken English

What we can offer

● Regular pay according to TVöD/VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts

● 30 days of vacation; possibility of special leave

• Central location in Europe in the lively and international metropole city of Hamburg
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the HVV-ProfiTicket and Dr. Bike bicycle service; option to lease a service bike
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the team; structured induction training
• Opportunity to actively shape and develop the working environment within the framework of our employee program (UKE INside).
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers
• Healthy and varied lunch break: In addition to our canteen, there is a rich selection of culinary offerings just a few steps away, for example the “Health Kitchen” cafés and bistros, as well as other snack bars, bakers, a supermarket, etc.