Postdoc in Kidney Plasticity

The position is initially offered for a period of 2 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 100 %).

The Institute of Pharmacology focuses on deciphering the molecular mechanisms that control regeneration as well as tumor initiation and progression in epithelial tissues
(https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb20/bereiche/bpc/pharmatoxikol). The project will elucidate the molecular and biomechanical programs of renal cellular plasticity, which are crucial for kidney repair after damage. Methodologically, the project aims to develop novel organoid-on-a-chip models of kidney injury. The applied techniques will include mouse and human kidney organoids, tissue engineering, biomechanics,  single cell-analyses, advanced imaging, and animal models.

Tasks:

• to actively pursue the proposed project with the aim of characterizing the molecular, biomechanical and functional mechanisms of epithelial plasticity in kidney repair
• to contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, grant applications and presentations
• to contribute to teaching in Biomedical Sciences (Master programme)

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

• M.Sc. degree or equivalent as well as Ph.D. degree in a Life Sciences subject
• experience in tissue engineering and biomechanics
• experience in cell biology including work with organoids, molecular biology, advanced imaging, and animal experiments would be advantageous
• high motivation, team spirit and creativity
• ability to pursue research projects independently as well as in collaborations
• very good written and spoken English skills

We offer:

• dynamic scientific environment in an international and motivated team
• campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
• access to international research networks
• dedicated supervision
• comprehensive training and mentoring program
• free use of public transportation in Hessen (“state ticket”)

Contact for more Information

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by September 21st, 2025, using the application button below.

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