PhD Student*in (gn*) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or...

PhD Student (gn) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Neurobiology*

Fixed-term of 3 years | Part-time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to salary group 13 TV-L | Institute of Physiology I | Job ID: 10163

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 at the Institute of Physiology I – ideally with you on board!

The RTG Chembion is positioned at the University of Münster. Thirteen scientists of the University of Münster have teamed up with their complementary expertise to study chemical biology of ion channels. We tackle questions in the field of ion channels with innovative structural, chemical methods, interconnecting chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine and foster the internationalization of researchers.

Your Tasks

The position is linked to the research group of Prof. Dr. Thomas Budde (Institute of Neurophysiology) conducted in close collaboration with the group of Prof. Dr. Guiscard Seebohm (Abt . Cellular Electrophysiology and Molecular Biology).
Subject of the work will be the characterization of modulators and functional analysis of neuronal Kv7 channels. The PhD student’s work will focus on work with: transfection of heteromeric channel constructs; electrophysiology in oocytes, cell cultures and brain slices; modeling individual neurons and networks of neurons using NEURON.
We will provide a structured 3-year cutting-edge PhD student training program in and beyond the fields mentioned above.

What we expect:

We are looking for a motivated and qualified PhD student holding a state examination degree in pharmacy or, alternatively, a master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or neurobiology. Good command of spoken and written English, communication skills as well as team spirit are essential. German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn is desirable.

What we offer:

Career development in a multidisciplinary and committed research team, mentorship, room for your ideas, problem solving, and teamwork will be strongly promoted
Work-life balance – Münster is one of the cities with the best quality of life
Modern infrastructure, international and collaborative research environment

Further information can be found on our website: www.uni-muenster.de/ChemBion/

For inquiries, please contact Prof. Thomas Budde, T 0251 83-55533.

We are looking forward to your online application by 05.02.2025.

Formal applications should include:

Motivation letter (0.5 pages)
CV
Certificates
Field of expertise
A reference letter is welcome

BENEFITS

Exciting Projects

Professional Development and Training

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Part of Research Innovation

Additional Benefits

Exciting Projects
Professional Development and Training
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Part of Research Innovation
Additional Benefits

(*gn=gender neutral)

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

PhD Studentin (gn) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Neurobiology