Junior Research Group Leader*in im Bereich AngioCardioScience

HI-TAC seeks two Junior Research Group Leaders in the field of AngioCardioScience

Heidelberg/Mannheim | HI-TAC

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines. The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure. Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.

The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing disease.

The HI-TAC, a branch of the Max Delbrück Center at Heidelberg University, is realized in collaboration with the Medical Faculties of Mannheim and Heidelberg. HI-TAC is pioneering a systemic approach to cardiovascular communication biology, termed AngioCardioScience. Its research is dedicated to understanding cardiovascular function throughout lifespan and in disease, with a focus on how vascular and cardiac cells interact with each other and other organ systems to maintain homeostasis. This involves understanding effects of external influences, such as metabolism, solute balance, systemic inflammation, and neuronal regulation. By studying these interconnected systems, HI-TAC aims to gain novel insights that will advance early disease detection, prevention, and intervention. HI-TAC is currently in its development phase and will offer a state-of-the-art facility for 100 scientists to conduct research at Heidelberg University, in partnership with the Max Delbrück Center and its collaborators in Berlin. Join our team and become part of our dynamic new Helmholtz Institute.

Job Description

We offer funding for an initial 5-year period, with the possibility of a 4-year extension based on a positive evaluation. The package includes a competitive salary and an attractive start-up package, covering personnel, consumables, and an investment budget to establish your research group. As part of HI-TAC’s junior faculty, you will be able to choose a mentor from the senior faculty at Heidelberg University and the Max Delbrück Center.

Requirements

We welcome applications from accomplished early-career scientists with a trackrecord of impactful doctoral and postdoctoral research in AngioCardioScience or any field related to cardiovascular communication such as metabolism, mechanosensing, inflammation, immunology, and cellular crosstalk. The Junior Research Group Leaders will be expected to conduct pioneering independent research, secure external funding, and collaborate with top researchers and organizations in the field. The chosen candidates will join a group of highly interactive faculty at Heidelberg University and the Max Delbrück Center.

We offer

• international working environment with communication in English and German
• interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
• Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)
• Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office
• On-campus health and fitness center

You also benefit from:

• a remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes
• flexible working hours and childcare support
• Subsidy for the job ticket
• the possibility of mobile working

Further Information:

• http://www.mdc-berlin.de

Job Type:

professor or independent group leader

Team:

HI-TAC

Application Period:

January 06, 2025

Workplace:

HI-TAC Mannheim/Heidelberg

Salary:

Remuneration will be according to the TVöD Bund, depending on the personal requirements, up to the fee group 15.

Employment volume:

Full Time

Desired starting date:

July 01, 2025

Limitation:

Contact:

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

MDC values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or other personal characteristics. We recognize that creating diverse teams that represent a broad range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our work and research. We welcome applications from open-minded people who embrace working together in a diverse environment. Applications from severely disabled people will be given particular consideration.

Application:

• a cover letter
• your CV
• list of publications
• a detailed outline of your research plans
• two reference letters

For scientific inquiries regarding the positions, please contact Prof. Dr. Gergana Dobreva (Gergana.Do*****a@m****a.uni-heidelberg.de), Prof. Dr. Johannes Backs (Johannes.B****@***.uni-heidelberg.de) or Prof. Dr. Norbert Hübner (n*******r@md*-******in.de). For questions regarding the institute, please reach out to the Administrative Director Franziska Hasslinger-Pajtler (f.**********-*******er@md*-******in.de).

If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of the recognition of your Master's degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be determined via the anabin database and can be submitted as a PDF attachment to the application. Further information can be found at Recognition of Degrees and Achievments.