The German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Institute for Diabetes Research at the Heinrich Heine University (HHU) Düsseldorf is an interdisciplinary research institute that links basic and clinical sciences to improve prevention, diagnosis and therapy of Diabetes mellitus and its complications. The Institute for Clinical Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry (director: Prof. Dr. Hadi Al-Hasani) investigates the molecular mechanisms of onset and progression of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Using a positional cloning approach, we have discovered novel genes linked to diabetes and related traits. This project aims to explore the molecular mechanisms connecting these genes to beta cell function and survival. The work utilizes unique mouse models and cell-based assays combined with state-of-the art metabolic phenotyping, non-targeted proteomics and next generation sequencing. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented early-career
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
with excellent skills, research track record and knowledge in comprehensive analysis of metabolism and cellular signaling to join our international and collaborative team in an outstanding and competitive scientific environment.
Your tasks
- Plan and conduct experiments using cell culture models (human and rodent primary cells, cell lines) and mouse models for investigating glucose homeostasis and beta cell function.
- Analyze and compile your own multiomics data to advance the research hypothesis
- Contribute to writing scientific papers and grant applications, and conceptual development of novel experimental strategies
Your profile
- PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.
- Experience in the study of animal physiology, specifically related to studies using transgenic and knockout models and/or cell culture
- Prior experience in research fields related to beta cell biology, proteomics/transcriptomics and largescale data analysis is not essential, but will be considered an advantage
- An analytical aptitude for devising innovative scientific or technical solutions
- Independent and creative thinking
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- You are a team player and keen to collaborate with computational biologists to propel the project
Our Offer
- Support towards independent scientific work and scientific career development
- Association with competitive networks for training and mentoring including DFG-RTG 2576 (vivid.hhu.de), the German Center for Diabetes Research (dzd-ev.de) and the Leibniz PostDoc Network (leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en/careers/careers-in-research)
- The position is awarded for 2 years and an extension of the contract period is envisaged.
- Family-friendly working conditions and professional equality. Since May 2011, the DDZ has been certified by the "career and family audit". The provision of section §7 (1) of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Act is taken into account.
- Salary is regulated by the collective agreement for the civil service of the state (TV-L) in the version valid for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Severely handicapped persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.
- Women are given preference in case of equal qualifications.
For further information on the project, please contact Prof. Al-Hasani (email).
Please submit your complete application (motivation letter, CV, certificates/records) until 31.07.2024 with the reference code ICB-P-24-1 via email. The registration and further processing of your application is carried out in the DDZ primarily by electronic data processing. The data protection regulations apply. By applying, the candidate agrees to this procedure.
Deutsche Diabetes-Forschungsgesellschaft e.V.
- Personal - Auf’m Hennekamp 65, 40225 Düsseldorf
www.ddz.de