Research Associate position with focus on the molecular basis of epithelial transport and the epithelial barrier as well as metabolism in farm animals

Website Free University of Berlin

The Institute of Veterinary Physiology is dedicated to research and teaching on the identification and description of life processes in animal species relevant to veterinary medicine. Research focuses particularly on the molecular basis of epithelial transport and the epithelial barrier (with a focus on the gastrointestinal tract) as well as metabolism in farm animals.

We offer you:
– diverse tasks and a pleasant working environment
– opportunities to participate in university sports, health promotion and further education programs
– discounted job ticket for public transport
– corporate benefits

Responsibilities:
– Planning, conducting, and statistically evaluating experiments on cell models and epithelial preparations to address physiological questions, with the aim of developing or continuing a doctoral thesis.
– Participation in teaching, laboratory work, and animal husbandry.
– Writing and contributing to research proposals and scientific publications.
– This activity serves the individual’s own scientific qualification (doctoral studies).

Requirements for employment:
Completed academic university degree in veterinary medicine and license to practice as a veterinarian.

Desired qualifications:
– In-depth knowledge of biochemical, molecular biological, cell and epithelial physiological methods
– Interest in independent scientific work within a performance-oriented team
– Personal commitment to and willingness to engage in internal, national and international collaborations
– Excellent English skills
– Computer skills

Further information is available from Prof. Dr. Salah Amasheh ( physiologie@vetmed.fu-berlin.de / +49 30 838 62602).

Further information

Applications, including relevant documents and quoting the reference number , should be submitted electronically in PDF format (preferably as a single document) via email to Prof. Dr. Salah Amasheh: physiologie@vetmed.fu-berlin.de or by post to the address below.

Free University of Berlin

Department of Veterinary Medicine

Institute of Veterinary Physiology

Professor Dr. Salah Amasheh

Königsweg 56

House 11, 14163 Berlin (Düppel)

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