Job Description
The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With over 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. More than 60 clinics, institutes and departments stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research and modern teaching.
Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.
The EKFS Medical Scientist College of the University Medical Centre Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date
Early-career postdoctoral fellows (f/m/d)
full time, for 36 months with the possibility of extension for up to 12 months following external review
The University Medical Center Göttingen is inviting applications to its newly-founded Medical Scientist Program “Genomic responses to disease plasticity- funded by the Else-Kröner-Fresenius Stiftung. The program is meant to promote scientific excellence in clinically-oriented biomedical research by early-phase postdocs and foster their integration into both the local and international contexts. Ultimately, the program aspires to render its fellows competitive for third-party funding acquisition and/or for independent positions.- A doctorate degree in a basic research discipline (including, but not limited to Molecular and Computational Biology, (Bio)Chemistry, (Bio)Physics), preferably obtained <3 years ago.
- Strong research output and exceptional scientific promise given the applicants- career stage.
- Eagerness to contribute to interdisciplinary research in any of the three major clinical UMG foci-Neurosciences, Cardiovascular Medicine and Oncology.
- Commitment to a (mandatory) research secondment at a lab outside the UMG.
- A vibrant, multidisciplinary and internationally-visible research environment.
- Generous support for projects costs, as well as for traveling and scientific networking.
- Additional support, upon external review, for developing the College-s fellows own research direction.
- Tailored introduction to the College-s fellows clinical discipline of choice.
- On-campus mentoring and “soft skills- training programs.
- Integration into ongoing research consortia and structures (e.g., EKFZ, MBExC, CRU5002).
- CV (up to 2 pages) detailing academic training and achievements.
- List of research output, e.g. peer-reviewed papers, preprints, presentations in conferences.
- Comprehensive (up to 3 pages) description of the proposed research project, incl. its scientific rationale, clinical relevance, research objectives and expected costs, as well as how it is expected to advance the fellow-s career.
- Letters of reference from at least two established researchers or previous mentors.
- Letter from the prospective UMG host department detailing its (material, infrastructure or personnel) support, as well as the expected contribution of the fellow to their research.
- Selection of primary (UMG) and secondary mentors (external), including the rationale for the duration of the stay (for at least 3 and no more than 9 months) and the scientific work to be undertaken during the secondment.
All eligible applications will be assessed by the program-s Scientific Advisory Board for thematic alignment to the UMG clinical research foci, for their breakthrough and interdisciplinary nature, as well as for academic excellence, international competitiveness and potential career impact. The commitment and track records (in research and mentoring) of the host departments and UMG mentors, as well as that of the external mentor will co-considered for the final selection.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews in late March 2025, and all projects are expected to begin by May 2025.
Application deadline is Friday, 28th February 2025 before the end of the day. Letters of reference, citing the name of the applicant, should be emailed independently to Prof. Argyris Papantonis by the same date.
Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.
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