Scientific Researcher (f/m/d)

Application Deadline: 31/10/2024

Shape innovative diagnostic tools and be part of cutting-edge research at the German Center for Heart Failure.

At the Clinic and Polyclinic for Nuclear Medicine of University Hospital Würzburg, our internationally recognized research team, led by Prof. MD. PhD. T. Higuchi, is breaking new ground in the development of novel imaging probes for cardiology, neurology, and oncology. Your work will contribute to the C1 “PET-Tracer as Biomarker” project, funded by the DFG (SFB1525), and will help unlock insights into the role of the adaptive immune system in ischemic cardiomyopathy. You’ll be at the forefront of research in the modern labs of the German Center for Heart Failure (DZHI), working on a non-invasive diagnostic tool that could change the future of cardiac imaging.

• Access to cutting-edge research facilities, including high-performance cyclotron and clean rooms
• One of Germany’s most modern centers for GMP-compliant production of radioactive biomarkers
• Participation in innovative diagnostic and research work with state-of-the-art hybrid imaging (PET/CT, SPECT/CT)
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary, and international team led by renowned experts
• Research in the world-class laboratories of the German Center for Heart Failure (DZHI)
• Flexible part-time working conditions (up to 65%) to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects in cardiology, neurology, and oncology
• Professional growth in a dynamic academic environment, supported by DFG-funded research projects

• Characterize the in vitro and in vivo radiotracer pharmacokinetics of novel tracers
• Performance of protein and tissue binding assays
• Performance of in vitro and in vivo analyses of stability and metabolites
• Optional PET imaging, Biodistributions and autoradiography process

• Biology, Biomedical or biochemistry background (M.Sc. or PhD)
• Experience in in vitro especially in the performance and concept of cellular Assays
• FELASA-B Certificate or equal certification for animal experimental work optional
• Fluent German and English in both speaking and writing is required
• Good IT Competence, Experience with Office, GraphPad
• Teamplayer with communication skills
• Experience in working with radioisotopes is optional

You will initially be employed until 31.12.2025 with the option of renewing the contact. The salary will be paid in accordance with TV-L and the position is to be filled as soon as possible. Candidates with disabilities are given preference if they are of equal qualification.

• Aus- und Weiterbildung in der eigenen Akademie
• Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
• Flexible Arbeitszeiten dank Gleitzeitregelung
• Sehr gutes Betriebsklima in einem hochmotivierten und kollegialen Team
• Sport- und Fitnessangebote
• Mitarbeiterevents
• Mitarbeiter Angebote