Jetzt als Postdoc position (f/m/d) -Cell Biology- bei Universitätsklinikum Aachen AöR durchstarten

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Anatomy (MOCA) offers a

Postdoc position (f/m/d) -Cell Biology-

The position can be filled as soon as possible within the framework of the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) for three years. A "Habilitation" should be aspired.

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Anatomy (MOCA) combines expertise in macroscopic and microscopic anatomy. It is dedicated to interdisciplinary approaches in teaching and research. MOCA is a major partner in the innovative medical curriculum at Uniklinik RWTH Aachen. Lectures and laboratory instruction in the areas of developmental, cell and molecular biology are part of its general educational commitment in the life sciences. As lead beneficiary MOCA coordinates the Research Training Group 2415 "Mechanobiology in Epithelial 3D Tissue Constructs" (MEƎT; me3t.rwth-aachen.de), which is funded by the German Research Council (DFG).

MOCA's research deals with the cytoskeleton as an integrator of cell and tissue function (www.moca.rwth-aachen.de). A focus is on the use of high-resolution microscopy in vital cells, tissues and organisms.

Your tasks

You will take part in the teaching and research activities at MOCA. This includes participation in all curricular commitments in cell biology, microscopical anatomy and gross anatomy. Active engagement in one of the major research areas at MOCA is expected. Application for research funds is strongly encouraged.

Your profile

• Successfully completed PhD thesis in the life sciences
• Strong background in cell biology
• Experience in high-resolution microscopy and digital image analysis
• High motivation for interdisciplinary research
• Teaching experience

Why should you choose us?

• 300 professions under one roof - more professional diversity is not possible
• We offer performance-based remuneration in accordance with the provisions of TV-L (EG 13), including attractive public service benefits
• In addition to a wide range of continued education and training opportunities we offer a variety of health promotion options and an extensive university sports program
• Monthly employee discounts through our corporate benefits program to save on private shopping
• Flexible working hours supporting your balance between career and family, because your work-life balance is important to us
• Attractive conditions for public transport or discounted employee parking for a relaxed commute
• A company kindergarten allowing your children to always be close by (Places subject to availability)
• Onboarding-App for new colleagues, to get to know the University Hospital RWTH Aachen before starting
• Long opening times of the staff canteen

This position is not gender specific.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. If qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the State Gender Equality Act (“Landesgleichstellungsgesetz”). If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.

Weekly working hours are negotiable.

We strongly encourage the use of our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de. Using the online portal, your documents will be secured in the electronic application folder where they are well-protected against unauthorized access. Applications can be sent to us by email: bewerbung@ukaachen.de and will be transferred to the aforementioned portal. Any accompanying documents will be deleted immediately after transfer, in accordance with data protection regulations. After expiry of the retention period, the data in the portal will be deleted. If you object to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered.

Please include: full CV, relevant references/certificates, letter of motivation.

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-46965 is 06.03.2024.

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Institut für Molekulare und Zelluläre Anatomie, Univ.-Prof. Dr. R. Leube, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.

For more detailed information please contact Elke Broekmeulen, Tel.: 0241 / 80 89107, E-Mail: ebroekmeulen@ukaachen.de .