PhD position in cardiac electrophysiology and gene therapy

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is one of the most renowned universities in Germany. As part of the Chair of Pharmacology (Prof. Martin Biel) at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, the working group “Molecular Cardiovascular Pharmacology” lead by PD Dr. Stefanie Fenske deals with the analysis of the physiological and pathophysiological role of ion channels in the cardiovascular system especially in the generation of the regular and coordinated heartbeat. We are in particular interested in processes that coordinate the activity of the pacemaker network and the interaction of pacemaker cells with external regulatory systems (e.g. the autonomous nervous system). Another focus of our research work is the development and optimisation of AAV- and CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy approaches for the curative treatment of heart diseases, such as cardiomyopathies or cardiac arrhythmia.
Qualification profile
Degree in natural sciences e.g. biology, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy or related disciplines.

Experience in:
• molecular biology
• biochemistry
• confocal calcium imaging

If you are interested, please send a letter of motivation together with your signed CV, university transcripts and a reference. All written documents must be merged into one PDF document.

Start date
As soon as possible

Contact
PD Dr. rer. nat. Stefanie Fenske
LMU Munich
Pharmacology for natural sciences
Butenandtstraße 5-13
81377 München

stefanie.fenske@cup.uni-muenchen.de

Phone: +49 89 2180 77140