Postdoc (f/m/x) – Neuroscience, Epigenetics and Metabolic Aging

This job has expired More Results Postdoc (f/m/x) – Neuroscience, Epigenetics and Metabolic Aging Employer Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres Location Germany Closing date 3 Oct 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Discipline Life Science Job Type Postdoctoral Employment - Hours Full time Duration Fixed term Qualification PhD Sector Academia Save jobClick to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Area of research:Scientific / postdoctoral posts Job description:Postdoc (f/m/x) – Neuroscience, Epigenetics and Metabolic Aging103020 Full time 39 hrs./week Neuherberg near Munich At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives. The Institute for Diabetes and Cancer (IDC) at Helmholtz Munich aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms linking metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and tumorigenesis. The research group Metabolic Programming across Generations investigates how environmental and nutritional factors during early life and across generations affect metabolic health and disease susceptibility later in life. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) to join our interdisciplinary and international research team as part of a project funded through the DZD NEXT Young Talent Program of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD). The project aims to understand whether maternal metabolic stress during early development accelerates aging processes in the brain, particularly in brain regions that control metabolism. Using a cross-species approach, we will investigate the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms linking early-life metabolic conditions to brain aging and metabolic health later in life. The position is available from January 2027 and is funded for two years. Your tasksConduct experimental research to investigate the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms linking early-life metabolic stress to hypothalamic aging and metabolic health Perform studies in murine models, including collection, processing, sectioning of brain tissue and anatomical analysis of hypothalamic regions Apply molecular, histological, and epigenetic approaches to characterize aging-associated changes in the hypothalamus Analyze and integrate high-dimensional sequencing datasets, including RNA-seq, single-cell/single-nucleus sequencing, ATAC-seq and/or ChIP-seq data Develop research questions independently and contribute intellectually to the further development of the project Work closely with members of our research group and collaborators within Helmholtz Munich and the DZD network Present and communicate research findings through publications, seminars, and national and international scientific conferences Your profilePhD in neuroscience, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or a related field, with a strong interest in metabolic aging and/or neurobiology Strong research experience in molecular biology, neuroscience, metabolism, or a related field, combined with the ability to independently develop and pursue scientific questions Experience with high-throughput sequencing data analysis, such as RNA-seq, single-cell/single-nucleus RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, or ChIP-seq Strong scientific curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, independent working style Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration in an international research environment Excellent written and spoken English Desirable qualifications Experience with murine models, brain tissue processing, mouse neuroanatomy, or hypothalamic/neuroendocrine research Experience with immunohistochemistry, RNAscope/in situ hybridization, metabolic phenotyping, or spatial molecular approaches Experience with single-cell/single-nucleus genomics and/or epigenomic data analysis If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of two years but may be extended under certain circumstances. Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“ Get to know us BenefitsCareer Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives Interested in applying?If you have any questions, feel free to contact Merly Carlotta Bonetta-Vogt, +4989318748674, who will be happy to help. Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future. More information about our application process Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents: CV Cover letter Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates References from recent employers If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree at the latest by the time you start work. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible. 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. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with severe disabilities. Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich Our commitmentHelmholtz Munich Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH) Institute for Diabetes and Cancer Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 85764 Neuherberg Learn more about how we use AI in recruiting. This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation. Company The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving major challenges to assure the future of our society. With more than 47.500 people on staff in 18 national Research Centers and an annual budget of more than 6 billion euros, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organization. The name Helmholtz stands for concerted research, in which networks form the key principle behind inquiring thought and action. The profile of the Helmholtz Association The Helmholtz Association performs cutting-edge research which contributes substantially to solving the grand challenges of science, society and industry. To succeed in meeting these responsibilities, Helmholtz concentrates its work in six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Information, Matter, as well as Aeronautics, Space and Transport. Within each of these fields, research programs are developed by our scientists and regularly evaluated by renowned international experts. Their evaluation forms the basis for the program-oriented funding that is allocated to Helmholtz research. Within the six research fields, Helmholtz scientists cooperate with each other and with external partners – working across disciplinary, organizational and national borders. Moreover, Helmholtz specializes in large-scale research infrastructures – from accelerator facilities, earth observation satellites, research ships to supercomputers. They form the basis for scientific advances in tackling global societal challenges. Managing national research infrastructure is part of the Helmholtz Association's mission. Promoting young academics Helmholtz scientists, a high-performance infrastructure and modern and efficient research management are the ingredients to the Helmholtz Association‘s success and global impact. Promoting young researchers is a major priority for the Helmholtz Association. Its qualification schemes for young researchers are geared mainly towards PhD students, postdocs and young managers. The Helmholtz Association has set high standards for its talent management. Its strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly qualified staff at all levels, followed by comprehensive support aimed at further developing their potential. Ensuring equal opportunities is an essential element in all talent management activities undertaken by the Helmholtz Association. The Helmholtz Graduate Schools and Research Schools at almost all Helmholtz Centers provide doctoral students with the general and specific skills and training they need, as well as ample opportunity to network. The period following a doctorate is decisive in determining the direction and success of a scientific career. For this reason, we established Career Development Centers for postdoctoral researchers in the Helmholtz Centers. This equips young researchers with the skills they need to go on to head a Helmholtz Investigator Group, for example. As an Investigator Group leader, junior scientists can independently set up their own group to conduct research in their specialist field and acquire management skills. Within its talent management strategy, the Helmholtz Association pays special attention to the increased recruitment of talented female scientists both from Germany and abroad. To this end, there are currently two funding programs supporting this policy: Funding of first-time professorial appointments of highly talented female scientists W2/W3 and Helmholtz Distinguished Professorship – Funding for the recruitment of leading international female scientists (W3). The increasing complexity of the content, structures and framework conditions of scientific work today requires researchers to organize their projects, their employees and, of course, themselves in a highly professional and effective way. In response to these demands, we have set up the Helmholtz Leadership Academy to provide leaders in science with professional management training. Furthermore, the Helmholtz network provides a platform for the alumni of the Helmholtz Leadership Academy to come together and share their experiences of leadership, career development and lifelong learning. All of this combined makes the 18 Research Centers of the Helmholtz Association a highly attractive environment for talented researchers from all over the world. Company info Telephone 0049-30-206329-0 Location Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str. 2 Berlin Berlin 10178 Germany Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Send job Save jobClick to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Sign in to create job alerts Sign in or create an account to start creating job alerts and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert Similar jobs Postdoctoral researcher neurosciences Lyons (Arrondissement), Rhône (FR) In Residence/ Ladder Faculty - Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology San Francisco, California UCLA Department of Neurobiology Open-rank Tenure-track/tenured Faculty Position Los Angeles, California