About us:

LMU Munich is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. Scientists from all over the world encounter excellent conditions for their work - in their own research field and in interdisciplinary networks alike.
The Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, headed by Prof. Christian Wahl-Schott, is part of the Biomedical Center (BMC) of the LMU Faculty of Medicine. The institute is dedicated to cardiovascular research. Our research groups investigate the function of HCN channels in the heart as well as TPC and TRPML channels in the endolysosomal system. Loss or dysfunction of these ion channels is associated with various diseases such as lysosomal storage disorders, cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. Further information can be found on our homepage.
The BMC is located on the Martinsried Campus (one of the best scientific locations in Germany) and offers an ideal research infrastructure with close proximity to the LMU University Hospital, the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Biology, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE-Munich), Helmholtz Center Munich, the Max Planck Institutes for Biochemistry and Biological Intelligence and the Innovation and Start-up Center Biotechnology (IZB). Off campus, Munich is one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the world and offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities all year round.

We are looking for you:

PhD student in cardiovascular research (m/f/x)

in Planegg

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Characterization of ion channel functions using electrophysiological, optical, biochemical, molecular, and cell biological methods
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental data
• Presentation of results
• Contribution to scientific publications
• Participation in teaching activities in Physiology

Your qualifications:

• A Master’s degree (or comparable) in pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, medicine or related natural science disciplines
• A keen interest in patch-clamp techniques, molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Practical experience in working with cell cultures is desirable. A basic willingness to work experimentally with laboratory animals (preclinical mouse models) is required
• Very good knowledge of English, German is an asset (helpful for teaching)
• Organizational and team skills, flexibility, curiosity, responsible work ethics and a passion for research
• Interest in working independently on scientific questions
• Interest in teaching in the field of Physiology

Benefits:

• An exciting project in an innovative, well-equipped and modern laboratory
• Excellent training and support in a motivated, international team
• Creative working conditions in a high-profile research environment
• A professional career development service within the LMU
• LMU Gateway support in all matters relating to the move to Munich [for international PhD students]
• Participation at conferences and in international research projects
• Many opportunities to help shape our BMC initiatives (e.g. BMC Green Lab, Public Outreach and BMC working group diversity and inclusion)
• Free parking and good public transportation connections
• Compatibility of family and science (e.g. parent room and kindergarten on campus, school holiday and emergency child care)
• Numerous LMU employee benefits, e.g. discounted fitness and cultural offers, job public transport ticket, Jobbike as well as several canteens and excellent cafés on campus
• Annual special payment, 30 days of vacation and additional pension scheme

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The promotion of diversity is an important strategic goal at our center. This is reflected in the BMC Code of Conduct, which actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities.

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Contact:

Please submit your application (see below) as a single PDF file to Dr. Konstantin Hennis via: Konstantin.Hennis@bmc.med.lmu.de. All applications will be considered if submitted by 01.11.2025.

For enquiries or further questions please contact:
Dr. rer. nat. Konstantin Hennis
Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology
Biomedical Center Munich
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Phone: +49 (0)89 2180-71553

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) containing:

• Curriculum Vitae (PDF file, max. two pages, written in English).
• Short description of research projects carried out during your studies (e.g., Master thesis). Please describe the rationale and goals of the research, and highlight your contributions to the results (approx. 300 words).
• Description of your general research interests (approx. 200 words).
• What do you find interesting about our research group and topics? (approx. 200 words).
• Transcript (record of study) and degree certificate for all completed degrees. Please also include any supplementary information provided by the university, if available.
• Temporary/provisional transcripts for any ongoing degree programs.
• Contact details for at least two referees, including at least one direct supervisor.

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