As a tertiary and quaternary level provider of medical care, the University Hospital of RWTH Aachen combines patient-oriented medicine and care, teaching and research at an international level. The entire spectrum of medical care is provided through 36 specialist departments, 33 institutes and six interdisciplinary units. The co-location of patient care, research and teaching in a central building offers the best conditions for intensive interdisciplinary exchange and close clinical and scientific networking. Highly qualified teams of doctors, nurses and scientists work collaboratively to optimise the healthcare provision of our local, regional, national and international patients. Around 9,000 employees ensure that our care delivery is patient-oriented medicine and surpasses the highest quality standards. With 1,400 beds, the university hospital treats around 50,000 inpatient and 200,000 outpatient cases per year.
The Institute of Pathology opend a new position for a
PhD student (f/m/d) in biomedical kidney disease research
The part-time position 65% (25,025 hours/week.) starts as soon as possible and is initially expected to be limited to 1 year with the possibility of prolongation for 3-4 years until the completion of the doctoral degree
The Project: How kidneys regenerate and transit to progressive diseases
- We are investigating the mechanisms of kidney regeneration in disease, and failed regeneration transitioning into a progressive chronic disease, with particular focus on the role of the PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor).
- Our group develops and utilises numerous animal models and state-of-the-art techniques, e.g., non-invasive in vivo imaging, functional cell culture experiments, molecular biology, histology including multiplex analysis, advanced microscopy and digital pathology with innovative AI-based evaluation (pathomics), and we complement this with patient samples.
Our team:
- A young innovative team comprising biologists, medical professionals (nephrologists and pathologists), and computer and data scientists/AI researchers in a highly interdisciplinary research group.
- Strongly team-oriented, dedicating ourselves collectively to basic and translational research on kidney diseases and their cardiovascular consequences.
- Well-established and connected both nationally and internationally.
What you should bring:
- Completed master/diploma degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or medicine with an excellent academic record.
- Strong teamwork skills and a keen interest in biomedical translational research.
- Enthusiasm for establishing new experimental models and methods, along with above-average commitment and motivation to conceptually develop and independently advance your own research project experimentally.
- Basic knowledge in the field of animal experimental techniques (mouse and/or rat), as well as cell biology, molecular biology, or microscopy techniques, would be helpful.
Our group offers:
- Active participation in an inspiring research environment with a clear focus on translational kidney research using wide range of methods.
- Comprehensive guidance from our experienced team throughout the doctoral program.
- Secured project funding.
Why should you choose us?
- 300 professions under one roof - more variety is not possible.
- We offer performance-based remuneration in accordance with the provisions of TV-L (EG 13), including attractive public service benefits.
- In addition to a wide range of further education and training opportunities we offer a wide range of health promotion options as well as the extensive university sports program
- Monthly employee discounts through our corporate benefits program to save on private shopping.
- Flexible working hours so that you can better combine work and private life, because your work-life balance is important to us.
- Attractive conditions for public transport or discounted employee parking so that you have a relaxed commute.
- A company kindergarten so that your children are always close by
This position is not gender specific.
The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged and if the applicant is suitable qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the LGG. If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.
Weekly hours are negotiable.
You should preferably use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de for your application. There you have the option of securing your documents in the electronic application folder to prevent unauthorized access. Applications that reach us by email to: bewerbung@ukaachen.de (this transmission path cannot be as effectively secured) will be transferred to the aforementioned portal and any accompanying documents will be disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations immediately after transfer. After the retention period has expired, the data in the portal will also be deleted. If you do not agree to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered.
Please include 1) a letter of motivation and research interest, 2) their CV (including publication list), 3) contact details and 4) letters from two referees electronically.
The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-47118 is 30.04.2024.
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Institute of Pathology, Univ.-Prof., M.D., Ph.D., Peter Boor and Dr. Barbara Klinkhammer, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.
For more detailed information please contact Univ.-Prof., M.D., Ph.D., Peter Boor, E-Mail: pboorukaachende or Dr. Barbara Klinkhammer,, E-Mail: bklinkhammerukaachende
