PostDoc (f/m/d)

Are medicine and research in your blood? Then we're looking for you!

The University Medical Center Mannheim stands for quality-assured, university-based maximum care and is one of the largest medical institutions and research centers in the region. With the Medical Faculty Mannheim within Heidelberg University that is rich in tradition, and the University Hospital Mannheim, we unite two strong partners. Every year, we offer a wide range of state-of- the-art diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to around 52,000 inpatients and day patients and 212,000 outpatients. In 30 specialist clinics and institutes, 5,000 employees are equally committed to patient care, research and teaching.

The Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University is looking for a full-time, initially fixed-term for 3 years, starting on December 1, 2025:

PostDoc (f/m/d)

For a 3-year project funded by the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, we are looking for a committed postdoctoral researcher who would like to join Dr. Ekaterina Legchenko's research group. The project focuses on the modulation of fibroblast differentiation in the context of right ventricular pressure overload, both with and without pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The aim is to use modern molecular biological methods and in vivo models to investigate the role of fibroblastic plasticity in cardiac remodeling and loss of function.

Your role:

• Independent work on the research project in collaboration with physicians, biologists, and TAs
• Collaboration with intramural, national, and international cooperation partners
• Conducting animal experiments in heart failure models, establishing new methods
• Writing publications on the topic and presenting at international conferences and meetings

Your profile:

• Completed doctorate in natural sciences and enjoyment of basic and translational research
• At least one first authorship in a peer-reviewed journal
• Previous experience in cardiovascular basic research (advantageous but not required)
• Very good written and spoken English skills, as well as reliability, commitment, determination, and strong organizational skills
• FELASA certificate (required), Module C desirable

What we offer:

• A job with a high level of responsibility and a varied range of tasks
• An open minded and motivated team
• Offers to support the compatibility of family and career
• Support for your personal and professional development through Heidelberg University's internal educational program
• Salary in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L)
• Pension scheme for the public service (VBL) We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability.

For further information, please contact Fr. Dr. Ekaterina Legchenko ( [email protected] ), phone +49 621/383-71852.

Application deadline: 30.09.2025; Reference: 894-167