Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.
The Institute for Diabetes and Obesity (IDO) is located at the Helmholtz Zentrum Munich. The institute is focused on the development of personalized preventive and therapeutic strategies for diabetes and obesity.
The Research Unit Molecular Pharmacology (headed by PD Dr. Timo Müller) is working on the development of new pharmacotherapies to safely and efficiently lower body weight while improving glucose metabolism. The group is looking for a new Postdoc with proven expertise and strong background in immunohistochemistry and neuroendocrinology.
Your responsibilities
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Pharmacological in vivo studies in mice to assess drug effects on systems metabolism
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Immunohistochemical and immunocytochemical analysis of target genes and signal mechanisms using confocal and light sheet microscopy
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Ex vivo tissue analysis of target genes including state-of-the art proteomic and transcriptomic approaches
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Your qualifications
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Strong background with profound experience in neuroendocrinology
- Proven experience in immunhistochemistry, immuncytochemistry and neuroimaging, including confocal microscopy and light sheet fluorescent microscopy
- Ideally theorectical and practical background knowledge in obesity and diabetes
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Great interest and experience in working with mice; FELASA certificates to work with mice are available
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Good knowledge in general cell and molecular biological techniques including cell culture, western blot and qPCR, cloning, transfection
- High motivation, flexibility and proven expertise by peer-reviewed publications in visible journals
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continuous education and training
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work-life balance
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flexible working hours & time off in lieu
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30 days annual leave
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on-site health management service
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mobile work
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on-site nursery
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elder care |
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company pension scheme |
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discounted public transport ticket
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Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.
Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to two years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.
To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age.
Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
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Interested?
If you have further questions, simply contact Philipp Melander, +49 89 3187-2107, who will be happy to be of assistance.
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Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes and Obesity
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
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