The Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics (Prof. Dr. Anita Ignatius) is looking for a:
Doctoral student (f/m/d) (65 %)

The University Hospital Ulm with its employees (f/m/d) stands for a modern patient care with high quality, top research and medical teaching oriented towards the future as well as training in attractive professional fields. The prerequisites for this are qualified and committed employee.
The overall goal of the research activities at the Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center (www.biomechanics.de), is to better understand the pathogenesis of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and develop novel therapeutic strategies. We rely on a broad spectrum of innovative methods, an interdisciplinary research team, and extensive (inter)national cooperation. The excellent scientific environment within the institute guarantees ideal working conditions.

Project "Development of novel bone glues" description:
We aim to develop novel bone glues to improve surgical fracture fixation and bone defect treatment. The project is performed in collaboration with Würzburg University and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The doctoral thesis work will focus on the biological and functional investigation of the new bone glues. The broad spectrum of methods comprises a surgical animal model, (immune)histology, biomechanical analysis and micro-computed tomography.


We offer:
  • The opportunity to work in a highly motivated and supportive team
  • Salary and benefits are provided according to the German TV-L system
  • workplace health promotion (for example, cooperations with various fitness studios)
  • numerous training and continuing education opportunities
  • support for achieving a good work-life balance


Candidates:
We are seeking for excellent candidates with a degree in veterinary or human medicine) and a high motivation for translational research.

Contract: limited
Level of employment: part-time
application deadline: 20.04.2025

Are you interested?
Then apply on basis of detailed applications containing CV, certificates, list of publications and references using our online form here:



Contact:
Prof. Dr. Anita Ignatius
Institut für Unfallchirurgische Forschung und Biomechanik
Universität Ulm
Helmholtzstraße 14
89081 Ulm
Tel: 0731-50055301
e-mail: med.biomechanik@uni-ulm.de
www.biomechanics.de
 

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