Open Positions

The Research Training Group 2576 “vivid - in vivo investigations towards the early development of type 2 diabetes” established by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf invites applications for

a doctoral position (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/div.), E13 TV-L 65%).

The program starts September 1^st, 2023. Initial appointment will be for one and a half years with an option for extension.

Vivid is a joint initiative by leading scientists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD) and the German Diabetes Center, Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at HHU (DDZ). The Research Training Group brings together junior researchers from different disciplines in life sciences and medicine to conduct innovative research in the field of diabetes development within a framework of unique infrastructure and metabolic expertise. A structured and coherent education program comprising translational aspects provides a solid basis for training and mentoring of medical scientists in order to expand knowledge in basic and clinical diabetes research.

Applicants are required to hold a diploma or master’s degree (or equivalent) with excellent results in a life science discipline such as Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Biology, or comparable. Please send your application to the vivid office () and also indicate your preference for a specific doctoral project. For detailed information regarding our program for research and training and the academic staff involved in our Research Training Group, please refer to the vivid homepage (www.vivid.hhu.de).

We provide:

• an exciting, dynamic and international working environment and unique resources for diabetes research
• mentoring and close supervision by an interdisciplinary team of experienced principal investigators
• a structured and coherent education program including specialized lectures, expert hands-on training courses and opportunities for internships in clinical research
• participation in the training program of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD NEXT) and further opportunities for career development

We expect:

• enthusiasm and dedication to our research and training program
• continuous contribution and participation in curricular activities
• cooperation with fellow students and scholars participating in the program
• timely preparation of manuscripts, thesis and adherence to the principles of good scientific practice

Please submit the following documents summarized in one PDF file:

• application form (available here for download)
• a cover letter (max. 1 page)
• a curriculum vitae
• a complete transcript of academic records, including the last school report obtained before entering university (Abitur or equivalent)
• your graduate thesis as a separate pdf-file
• a letter of reference

You may also contact the coordination office for specific project-related and organizational questions. Please submit your complete application until 22^nd August 2023 to the vivid spokesperson Prof. Dr. Hadi Al-Hasani (). 

Data collection and further processing of your application will take place mainly by means of electronic data processing. The regulations pertaining to data protection laws will be adhered to. By sending us your application you consent to this procedure.

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You will find project descriptions here.

The Research Training Group invites applications for

Scholarships for doctoral MD students (Promotionsstipendien für Medizinstudierende). Next scholarships for doctoral MD students are available by personal arrangement.

You will find information regarding actual projects for MD researchers here! List and description of research projects for medical students...

Requirements:

• Completion of “1. Ärztliche Prüfung”/Q1
• High motivation and dedication for research in a unique environment in full time (one year which includes preparation of the written thesis)
• Enrollment at HHU

Monthly stipends cover a period of 9 – 12 months (1-2 “Forschungsfreisemester”) for conducting experimental work and preparing the written thesis and include 931 € stipend per month plus 103€ (Sachkostenzuschuss) according to DFG guidelines. You may also contact the coordination office for specific project-related and organizational questions.

Please submit the following documents:

• vivid application form (download here)
• a cover letter (max. 1 page)
• a curriculum vitae
• a complete transcript of academic records, including the last school report obtained before entering university (Abitur or equivalent)

If you are interested, you may also contact the "Online-Sprechstunde" (see link above) or coordination office for specific project-related and organizational questions at any times (list of projects...). Please submit your complete application to the vivid spokesperson Prof. Dr. Hadi Al-Hasani ().

Data collection and further processing of your application will take place mainly by means of electronic data processing. The regulations pertaining to data protection laws will be adhered to. By sending us your application you consent to this procedure.