PhD Student (JADS) to determine effects of Micro-and Nanoplastics (MNPs) in Atherosclerosis

10.09.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The newly founded ‘Institute of Molecular Vascular Medicine’ at the Technical University in Munich, Germany (Director: Prof. Lars Maegdefessel) within the Klinikum rechts der Isar is looking for a fully funded doctoral researcher for the 2024 cohort of the Joint Academy of Doctoral Studies (JADS) between Technical University Munich and Imperial College London with a focus on “Health Resilience in a Changing Environment”. The advertised project will be performed in close collaboration with Prof. Manuel Mayr at ICL. The aim of the project is to determine the effect and affected molecular mechanisms of Micro-and Nanoplastics (MNPs) in Atherosclerosis. The lab is part of the Munich Heart Alliance (www.munich-heart-alliance.de) within the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK; www.dzhk.de), two DFG-sponsored collaborative research centers (CRCs; www.sfb1123.med.uni-muenchen.de; https://cardiovascular-ncrna.de ), and the BMBF-funded Excellence Cluster on ‘Nucleic acid based therapies: CNATM’ (https://www.clusters4future.de/die-zukunftscluster/die-zukunftscluster-d...). These collaborative efforts allow access to state-of-the-art core facilities and laboratories. The host laboratory is located on the Biederstein Campus along the scenic English Garden in Munich’s Schwabing district.

• Utilize state-of-the-art in vitro and in vivo models to link Micro-and Nanoplastics (MNPs) exposure to outcome and mechanisms in Atherosclerosis
• Interrogate the role of MNPs in atherosclerotic plaque destabilization and identify the majorly involved cell type
• Analyze multi-omics data at the RNA and protein levels of human plaque specimen
• Determine what role the different types of MNPs play in atherosclerotic disease progression

Your profile:

• You are highly motivated, curious, and communicative scientist with a master’s degree in biomedical sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or related fields
• You show a strong determination of mobility and curiosity to spend time in both labs in Munich and London
• You are a strong team player with the ability to work together with colleagues from various disciplines
• Inquisitive and passionate about research and knowledge transfer
• Independent, creative, and committed way of working
• You show an excellent ability to communicate, present, and write in English
• You have experience in -omics technologies and/or bioinformatic analysis (not a must)

We offer you:

• Funding for 4 years via a scholarship
• Employee discounts via various platforms with well-known companies and brands such as Adidas or AboutYou
• Discounted or free tickets to sporting and cultural events such as the GOP Varieté theater
• Discounted lunch in the canteen or cafeteria with a large selection of different dishes - also take away in a sustainable reusable ReCup container
• Free use of the library through a branch of the Munich City Library located in the building
• The option of leasing a job bike from Deutsche Dienstrad - also for private use - Working in the heart of Munich at Max-Weber-Platz with very good accessibility by public transport such as underground, S-Bahn or tram
• Self-realisation through a varied and professionally challenging job with interdisciplinary cooperation between different departments of the MRI
• Personal development and the opportunity to specialise through various training and further education opportunities We look forward to your application!

Contact: Dr. Hanna Winter | 089 / 4140 –3492 | Institute of Molecular Vascular Medicine | E-Mail: hanna.winter@tum.de
Please submit your complete application documents by e-mail including reference number 24_08_047 your salary expectation and your preferred starting date.

If the candidates’ suitability for the position in question is equal, severely disabled applicants shall be given preference. Interview-related costs can, unfortunately, not be reimbursed.

Kontakt: hanna.winter@tum.de

Mehr Information

https://molvascular.mh.tum.de/en/node/3035