Doctoral Research Associate / PhD Student (gn*) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology

Doctoral Research Associate / PhD Student (gn*) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology

Fixed-term of 3 years | part-time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to TV-L E13 | RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels (Chembion) | Job ID: 10663

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to any scientific expertise at the RTG Chemical Biology of Ion Channels (Chembion) - ideally with you on board !

The position is part of the externally funded collaborative research endeavor Chembion and is open from June 1st, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position is linked to the research group of Prof. Dr. Guiscard Seebohm (IfGH-Cellular Electrophysiology and Molecular Biology).
The subject of the work will be the characterization of modulators and functional analysis of neuronal/cardiac Kv7 channels. The Ph.D. student work will focus on work with transfection of heteromeric channel constructs; different electrophysiology techniques in oocytes and cells, stem cell driven 2D-cell cardiac cultures; high-resolution microscopy; modeling protein, individual electrical active cells and networks.
We will provide a structured 3-year cutting-edge Ph.D. student training program in and beyond the fields mentioned above.

REQUIREMENTS:

An ambitious Ph.D. student with strong interest in working in our multidisciplinary team
A state examination degree in pharmacy or, alternatively, a master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or biology
Excellent command of spoken and written English, communication skills as well as team spirit are essential
German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn is desirable

WE OFFER:

An interdisciplinary environment with a track record of intense mutual collaboration
In addition to the individual training-through-research, our program includes further elements such as a 3-6-month internship abroad, retreats, lab rotation and symposia
The RTG Chembion is positioned at the University of Münster
Thirteen scientists of the University of Münster have teamed up with their complementary expertise to study chemical biology of ion channels
We tackle questions in the field of ion channels with innovative structural, chemical methods, interconnecting chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine and foster the internationalization of young researchers

Further information can be found on our website .

For inquiries, please contact: Prof. Guiscard Seebohm, T 0251 83-58255.
Apply now via our career portal until 11.06.2025.

BENEFITS

Exciting Projects

Professional Development and Training

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Part of Research Innovation

Additional Benefits

Exciting Projects
Professional Development and Training
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Part of Research Innovation
Additional Benefits

(*gn=gender neutral)
The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

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48149 Münster
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