Group leader (m/f/d) Cardiovascular Disease Modeling and Translational Research

Group leader (m/f/d) Cardiovascular Disease Modeling and Translational Research

Join our Team

Join the Institute for Cardiogenetics in Lübeck and become part of our team from 1 September 2026 on an initial three-year fixed-term contract.

What we offer:

Salary according to German TV-L pay scale (E14), depending on qualifications

Full-time position, currently 38.5 hours/ week; part-time work possible

Family-friendly benefits, including childcare support, holiday childcare, and backup childcare

Additional benefits include fitness programs, university sports, professional development opportunities, and a company pension scheme

Discover more attractive UKSH employee benefits here: Benefits (uksh.de)

What you can expect:

Development and implementation of innovative research projects in the field of cardiovascular disease modeling and novel therapeutic strategies

Development and application of stem cell-based disease models, including iPSC-derived cardiac, kidney and liver cell, and organoid systems

Active participation in the EU -funded project “CURE SHOCK”

Leading an independent research group with responsibility for scientific strategy, acquisition of third-party funding, publication of high-impact research

Supervision of junior researchers and development of national and international academic as well as public-private collaborations and networks

What we expect:

PhD in biomedical sciences (or a related discipline) with training in biogenetic engineering

Proven leadership experience, including independent scientific project management, team leadership, and acquisition of substantial third-party funding

Strong expertise in translational cardiovascular disease modeling (in vivo and advanced in vitro), high-throughput screening technologies, and multi-omics approaches

Strong interest in translational and interdisciplinary research

Excellent communication skills, international experience, and very good written and spoken English

The University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers committed to tolerance, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from both men and women alike. People with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your application by 10 August 2026. Please quote reference number 28731 in your application.

Campus Lübeck

Veröffentlicht am: 05.08.2026

Standort:

Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, DE, 23538

28731

Stichwörter:

28731

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Das Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) verbindet internationale Spitzenforschung mit interdisziplinärer Krankenversorgung. Wir sind einziger Maximalversorger und größter Arbeitgeber des Landes. Unsere rund 17.500 Mitarbeitenden stellen eine höchst individuelle Versorgung sicher - unverzichtbar für die Menschen in Schleswig-Holstein.

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Campus Lübeck

Veröffentlicht am: 05.08.2026

Standort:

Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, DE, 23538

Ausschreibungsnummer: 28731

Haben Sie Fragen?

Ihr Kontakt zu uns: Professorin Tanja Zeller #0451 3101-8301

Recruiter: Luisa Kemp # +49 451 500-11192 #

Benefits am UKSH

Stellensegment: Cardiac, Research, Healthcare