PhD Position ”Impact of vascular cells on cardiac remodelling and heart failure”

Project ID: Heineke_0124

Institution: University Hospital Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience, Dept. of Cardiovascular Physiology

Application deadline: November 30th, 2024

Start of PhD: January, 2nd, 2025

Funding Information: SFB funding

Project description:

The Department of Cardiovascular Physiology at the Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University of Heidelberg (Director: Prof. Joerg Heineke) is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic applicants with strong interest in cardiovascular research.

The main focus of our lab is the study of the molecular mechanisms of heart failure using different mouse models of the disease. In the planned project, we aim to investigate the role of endothelial cells on myocardial remodelling and fibrosis in response to cardiac overload.

The planned project will use a wide spectrum of technologies, including genetics, imaging, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, organoid and experimental animal work, as well as bulk and single cell NGS approaches to study the dynamics of endothelial-cardiomyocyte crosstalk in myocardial disease.

The applicants should possess a solid background in molecular and cell biology; specific experience in cardiac biology, bioinformatics approaches and disease modelling (FELASA certificate) would be of advantage.

The successful candidate will work in the group of Prof. Joerg Heineke at the Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, which provides excellent research facilities, as well as a friendly and dynamic working environment. She/he will be part of the CRC1366 and its graduate school “School of Angioscience”.

You can find more information on: https://www.sfb1366.de

Personal qualifications:

The applicants should possess a solid background in molecular and cell biology; specific experience in cardiac biology, bioinformatics approaches and disease modelling (FELASA certificate) would be of advantage

Find out more under “Open PhD Positions” on: http://www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de/main_application.html

Application Enquiries:

Please submit your application exclusively through the HBIGS application system: http://www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de/main_application.html

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