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PhD student in molecular cardiology (genome editing and iPS cell technology) (Tuebingen)

A PhD student position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Gramlich at the Department of Cardiology of University Hospital of Tuebingen, Germany. We are interested in the molecular pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure and therapy development. Projects focus on elucidation of maladaptive remodeling and drug intervention of human inherited heart diseases.

The candidate will develop iPSC-derived human cardiomyocytes and employ multidisciplinary molecular and cellular approaches for functional phenotyping on gene expression, ion channel activity, calcium cycling (Gerull et al 2002 Nature Genetics, Gramlich et al 2009 JMCC) and therapeutic interventions like antisense oligoneucleitides and CRISPR genome editing (Gramlich et al 2015 EMBO MOL MED).

Requirements for the position include (1) a master degree in molecular biology or related fields (2) experience in molecular and cellular techniques (3) experience in iPS cells culture and differentiation (4) experience in genome editing techniques like TALEN or CRISPR.  The candidate should have a strong motivation and good work ethic, fluency in English and should be a good team worker.

The position is available immediately, supported by a grant of the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) and is initially limited to 3 years.

Tübingen University, situated in the centre of Europe is a reputed and renowned address for international students. We offer a stimulating environment in a young research group.

Please send a CV, copies of high school exam and university exams, and contact details of 2-3 referees along with a cover letter stating your reasons for applying to Dr Michael Gramlich, email: michael.gramlich@med.uni-tuebingen.de .

Qifeng Zhou
zhouqf09@gmail.com
University Hospital Tuebingen
Tuebingen