Master thesis in cell biology and ornithology

Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf - Heinrich Heine Universität

Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf

The Research group Experimental Vascular Medicine at the Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Institute of Anatomy I at the Heinrich Heine University Medical Center of Düsseldorf invites applicants for a master student position.

Your tasks

In the funded project, we intend to study the activation and aggregation of thrombocytes from birds. The results will be compared to those from mammalian platelets of murine and human origin. The study includes different in vitro experiments and verification in birds, such as pigeons and different wild birds and will be in close collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Radolfzell. 

Your profile

We are looking for an accomplished, highly motivated and career oriented young scientist, preferably with a strong interest in cell/molecular biology in the field of cardiovascular diseases. Applicants should hold a Bachelor Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

After an initial period of training, the master student should work independently and self-motivated and will be supported by a PhD student. The position is already available. Therefore, begin of the project should be timely.  

Your application

Applications should include a short CV, and certificates, and send preferably by E-Mail to:

margitta.elvers@med.uni-duesseldorf.de and julia.mehlhorn@hhu.de.