Head of an Early Career Investigator (ECI) Group in Obesity Research (f/m/x) (Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin)

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Head of an Early Career Investigator (ECI) Group in Obesity Research (f/m/x)

102268


Full time

Leipzig


We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover 
breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, 
environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and 
repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the 
fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and 
technological development.

Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. 
Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, 
so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life 
at the fastest rate possible.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?


The Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research 
(Helmholtz-Institut für Metabolismus-, Adipositas- und Gefäßforschung, HI-MAG) 
at the University of Leipzig, aims at uncovering the molecular underpinnings of 
metabolic, obesity and vascular disorders to enable precision therapies. HI-MAG 
is part of Helmholtz Munich. As one of the world’s leading research institutes, 
Helmholtz Munich is a highly driven and stimulating international environment. 
Together with renowned scientists and supported by state-of-the-art 
infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to make important contributions 
to scientific findings and to improving the quality of people's lives.


Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.),CEO of Helmholtz Munich:

"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different 
perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in 
their research topics.

Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to 
ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also 
implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."

Your opportunity

The future group leader will establish an independent research program 
employing innovative approaches to identify clinically relevant molecular 
mechanisms by working as close to bedside as possible. We specifically welcome 
investigators with abroad experience with bench-to-bedside research. Your 
research interest may focus on (but is not limited to):


- Pathophysiology of obesity
 - Central regulation of appetite and satiety
 - Exploration of adipose tissue heterogeneity (via single cell and spatial 
transcriptomics approaches)
 - Effect of the environment on adipose tissue/ gut-adipose tissue axis
 - Adipocyte dysfunction in obesity
 - Analysis of large clinical cohorts and translation to functional studies

Your profile

We encourage innovative and enthusiastic scientists to submit their original 
scientific proposal with a clear path to establishing themselves as leaders in 
the field. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, international academic 
experience in the field, an excellent track record of high quality scientific 
productivity with evidence of excellence in obesity research, a collaborative 
and entrepreneurial mindset, and good communication skills.

Experience of group leadership and management, including success in obtaining 
extramural research funding and supervising other scientists and postgraduate 
students, will be considered an asset but is not essential.

Our offer

- a Principal Investigator position with Tenure Option as head of a HI-MAG 
Early Career Investigator Group
- a unique opportunity for scientific independence to establish yourself at 
the forefront of obesity research
- a start-up financial package (salary, positions, running costs); positions 
are limited to five years, with access to the tenure option for Early Career 
Investigators
- well equipped infrastructure including access to translational research such 
as human tissue biobanks, clinical research projects and intervention trials
- a dynamic, multicultural, interdisciplinary and highly collaborative 
research environment in Leipzig


Salary and social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for 
Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 5 
years, with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications 
from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, 
ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified 
applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further 
documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.Please request 
the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as 
early as possible.


Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Konstanze Julich-Gruner, 
HI-MAG Institute´s Manager, <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a>, who 
will be happy to help.


Your application should include


- Your current and future research plan (max. 5 pages)
 - CV
 - Contact details for at least three referees
 - Cover letter
 - Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates


07.02.2024
The (virtual) selection symposium including individual interviews is planned 
for March/April 2024.


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