Postdoc (gn*) General Pediatrics

Reference Number: 10387

Limited to 3 Years | Full-time with 38.5 hours/week | German salary grade E 13 TV-L, depending on experience / individual qualifications | Busch Group

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 your scientific expertise in the Busch Group. The DFG Emmy Noether funded research group focuses on the mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis regulation that governs human reproduction. We investigate early activity periods of the HPG axis, i.e. minipuberty and puberty. Combining clinical, large-scale genetic and single-nucleus approaches, the aim is to gain insight into reproductive disorders and fertility potential. Results will feed back into a discovery pipeline – ideally with you on board!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Involves single nucleus RNA-sequencing of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis tissue including spatial transcriptomics
2. Functional follow-up of identified targets

REQUIREMENTS:

1. PhD in natural sciences, life sciences or similar
2. Experience with single-cell / single-nucleus RNA-seq techniques / Spatial transcriptomics
3. Oral and written communication skills – English (required) and German (desired)
4. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
5. Strong communication and collaborative skills
6. Willingness to learn computational biology/bioinformatics

WE OFFER:

1. An interesting and versatile workplace with challenging and exciting tasks and projects
2. Career development in a multidisciplinary and committed research team

For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Dr. med. Alexander S. Busch, T +49 251 83-47755

Apply now via our career portal (including motivation letter, short summary of research background, CV, and two persons who are willing to provide letters of reference) until 19.03.2025.

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