PhD Student (gn*) Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Neurobiology
Fixed-term of 3 years | Part-time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to salary group to TV-L E13 | Institute of Physiology I, starting from 1st of October 2025 | Job ID: 10591
We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.
To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise at the Institute of Physiology I - ideally with you on board!
The RTG Chembion is positioned at the University of Münster. Thirteen scientists of the University of Münster have teamed up with their complementary expertise to study the chemical biology of ion channels. We tackle questions in the field of ion channels with innovative structural and chemical methods, interconnecting chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, and foster the internationalization of young researchers. Further information can be found on our website .
Your Tasks
The position is linked to the research group of Dr. Annika Lüttjohann (Institute of Neurophysiology). We are interested in the cellular and network mechanisms responsible for the generation of spike and wave discharges, the electrophysiological hallmark of absence epilepsy. The project aims to investigate the effects of novel potassium channel modulators (K2P and Kv7) on physiological and pathophysiological network activity in a genetic rodent model of absence epilepsy, which will be investigated in close collaboration within the ChemBion training group.
We will provide a structured 3-year cutting-edge Ph.D. student training program in and beyond the fields mentioned above.
What we expect
We are looking for a motivated Ph.D. student holding a state examination degree in pharmacy or, alternatively, a master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or neurobiology. Excellent command of spoken and written English, communication skills, as well as team spirit are essential. German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn the language is desirable. As the project involves work with laboratory rodents, a FELASA certificate or an equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Annika Lüttjohann, T
We are looking forward to your online application by 07.05.2025
Formal applications should include:
Motivation letter (0.5 pages)
CV
Certificates
Field of expertise
A reference letter is welcome
BENEFITS
* Exciting Projects
Professional Development and Training
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
* Part of Research Innovation
Additional Benefits
Exciting Projects
* Professional Development and Training
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration
* Part of Research Innovation
* Additional Benefits
(*gn=gender neutral)
* (*gn=gender neutral)
* The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.
Universitätsklinikum Münster
* Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude D5
* 48149 Münster
* www.ukm.de