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PhD (all gender) - Department of Nephrology and the Else Kroener-Fresenius Cente


Company : Universittsklinikum Frankfurt


Location : Frankfurt am Main, Hesse


Created : 2025-12-15


Job Type : Full Time


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AUFGABEN & PROFILBENEFITSKONTAKTUNIVERSITTSMEDIZINEINDRCKEJETZT BEWERBENPhD (all gender) - Department of Nephrology and the Else Kroener-Fresenius Center for Nephrological ResearchAnstellungsart: Limited ContractArbeitsmodell: Full TimeAusschreibungsnummer: 2152798...you''re in the middle of itOur Department of Nephrology and Else Kroener-Fresenius Center provides excellent facilities to conduct interdisciplinary research in the field of Nephrology and Cardiovascular biology. We offer an attractive surrounding for modern science in molecular medicine, systems biology and data science.It is embedded in the excellence cluster Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), the Deutsche Zentrum fr Herz-Kreislauf-Forschung (DZHK) and the CRC TRR 219 and provides access to state-of-the-art omics platforms, high-performance computing infrastructure and comprehensive training opportunities.If you have finished your PhD and if you are highly motivated to contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms leading cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney injury, apply now at the Department of Nephrology and the Else Kroener-Fresenius Center for Nephrological Research!Your Role:The PhD project is embedded in a translational research program aiming to understand how the hematopoietic system connects cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Using single-cell and spatial omics as well as large population-based datasets, the project will identify molecular and cellular mechanisms driving cardiovascular complications in kidney disease.Processing, quality control and analysis of scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq and spatial transcriptomics datasetsImplementation and adaptation of machine-learning and AI methods for cell type identification, trajectory inference and regulatory network analysisIntegration of multi-omics data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics) with large-scale cohorts such as UK BiobankCollaboration with experimental and clinical researchers to define hypotheses and interpret results in a biological and clinical contextPresentation of results within the working group, at seminars and conferencesWriting of a PhD thesis and contribution to scientific publications... your skills are what we''re looking forProcessing, quality control and analysis of scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq and spatial transcriptomics datasetsImplementation and adaptation of machine-learning and AI methods for cell type identification, trajectory inference and regulatory network analysisIntegration of multi-omics data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics) with large-scale cohorts such as UK BiobankCollaboration with experimental and clinical researchers to define hypotheses and interpret results in a biological and clinical contextPresentation of results within the working group, at seminars and conferencesWriting of a PhD thesis and contribution to scientific publicationsVery good command of English (spoken and written); German is an advantage but not requiredVery good command of English (spoken and written); German is an advantage but not requiredHigh motivation, ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team, good organizational and communication skillsDue to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required.... you''ll be offered a lotIn addition to an attractive salary based on a collective agreement (TV-G-U) with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemesYou work 40h/week and limited to 3 years, possible starting option 01.02.2026Internal and external training for your professional developmentBenefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercisePart-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidaysFree public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, CafsInsights: Instagram , YouTube , LinkedInFAQ s for new employeesIt''s time to join our team!Contact: Prof. Dr. Dr. Thimoteus Speer (Department of Internal Medicine 4)Email: [email protected] Deadline: 19.12.2025Please send your application with the usual documents consisting of CV, letter of motivation and two references (one pdf-document please!)We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Women are currently underrepresented in these positions at Universittsmedizin Frankfurt. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.JETZT BEWERBEN... sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgenGenau hier sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgen. Die Universittsmedizin Frankfurt gehrt zu den fhrenden Universittskliniken in Deutschland. Bei uns ziehen ber 8.500 Menschen aus ber 100 Nationen an einem Strang. Aus Wissen wird Gesundheit - das ist dabei unser tglicher Antrieb. Denn wir verbinden Krankenversorgung mit Forschung und Lehre , begren den Fortschritt und entwickeln uns selbst immer weiter. So leisten wir einen wichtigen Beitrag fr die Gesundheit und die Lebensqualitt von ber 500.000 Patientinnen und Patienten jhrlich: kompetent, gewissenhaft und mit Leidenschaft. 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