Postdoctoral Position in Vascular Biology (m/f/d)

The project, which will be carried out in the laboratory of Dr. Dichgans (https://www.isd-research.de/dichgans-lab), centers on the mechanisms linking mutations in a novel risk gene for atherosclerosis (Nat Genet 2018 and research square) to vascular pathology. Expanding on our analyses in other risk genes (e.g. Circ Res. 2020; Circulation 2019; Circulation 2021), a new mouse line with informative phenotype, and novel experimental paradigms, we aim to develop cell-type specific therapeutic approaches. Techniques include cutting-edge immunological and biochemical techniques, high-resolution mass-spectrometry-based proteomics, scRNAseq, and spatial transcriptomics.

We are searching for an experienced postdoctoral researcher with background in atherosclerosis research/vascular biology. Functioning in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the postdoctoral researcher will investigate the mechanism driving atherogenesis and progression in our new genetic mouse model with human relevance and in testing therapeutic approaches. You will use a broad range of methods with ample expert support on cutting edge technologies including clearing and light-sheet microscopy, immunology, and electron microscopy. (https://www.isd-research.de/isd-research and https://www.dzne.de/ueber-uns/standorte/muenchen/). 

• We expect advanced knowledge in techniques relevant to vascular biology/atherosclerosis and animal-related work.
• Mandatory vaccination in healthcare: From 16.03.2022, all employees in hospitals will be subject to mandatory vaccination against SARS-CoV-2)

• As a board member of the excellence cluster “Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy)” (www.synergy-munich.de), member of a collaborative research center on atherosclerosis (https://www.sfb1123.med.uni-muenchen.de/about-us/index.html) and faculty member of the Graduate School of Systemic Neuroscience (www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de) we provide a highly collaborative and inspiring research environment. Our group is located in the brand-new Center for Stroke and Dementia (SCD) Research building with access to cutting-edge technologies in immunology, molecular biology, vascular biology, and neuroscience.
• Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector.

We look forward to receiving your application consisting of a cover letter, a CV, and two letters of recommendation as a single pdf.