Postdoc: Metabolic and Vascular Health

Postdoctoral Research position at Helmholtz Munich working to uncover metabolic mechanisms that induce vascular damage with Professor Matthias Tschöp.

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/​diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.

Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?

Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI‑MAG) in Leipzig aims to uncover the molecular underpinnings of obesity and vascular disorders to develop novel clinical therapies.

The Vascular Epigenetics lab investigates how metabolic stress impacts blood vessels to promote a range of life‑threatening disorders such as dementia, fatty liver, heart failure and pancreatic dysfunction. The research team is searching for an enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist (f/m/x) to lead projects uncovering metabolic mechanisms that induce vascular damage. The long‑term aim of our research is to develop novel clinical strategies to reduce the risk of diseases driven by vascular dysfunction.

HI-MAG provides a highly international, family‑friendly and supportive environment to nurture promising scientists and catalyse their development.

Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.)

CEO of Helmholtz Munich

We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.

Your tasks

• Design and execute research projects in vascular and metabolic health
• Establish and manage collaborations within the lab and with external colleagues
• Present projects at conferences
• Opportunities for supervision and grant writing will be available to those seeking such options

Your profile

• PhD in life sciences
• At least 1 first-author paper
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology

Desirable qualifications

• Bioinformatics knowledge (not essential)
• Good written and spoken English

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Family Support: On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• Scientific Training: Helmholtz Munich Graduate School
• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi‑time models

The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Bilal Sheikh, bilal.sheikh@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Your application should include

• CV
• Cover letter
• References from recent employers
• Contact details for at least two referees

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research
Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 27
04103 Leipzig