Academic research assistant in Saarbrücken bei Universität des Saarlandes

Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.

Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the

university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to

share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over

17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland

University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of

Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one

of the largest employers in the region.]

The Chair of Innovative Implant Development (Fracture Healing) is inviting applications for the following position

commencing at the earliest opportunity.

Academic research assistant (m/f/x)
Reference number W2334, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale1, pay grade: E13 TV- L, duration

of employment: until December 31st, 2025, volume of employment: 100 % of standard working time.

Workplace/Department:

The Chair of Innovative Implant Development (Fracture Healing) deals with the development of new, smart implants

for the treatment of bone fractures and with immobilisation- and age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system.

The young and dynamic team operates in an international and interdisciplinary context. There is intensive cooperation

with engineering and computer science chairs, with various clinics at Saarland University Hospital, and with

Manchester Metropolitan University in England. In addition, the chair cooperates in space research projects with ESA,

NASA and DLR. The unit is located in the Surgery Department of Saarland University Hospital, which allows direct

access to patients on the wards and in the outpatient clinics. Website: https://www.uniklinikum-

saarland.de/de/einrichtungen/kliniken_institute/chirurgie/innovative_implantatentwicklung

The advertised position is for a postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) with a completed PhD and research experience in the

context of muscle atrophy, muscle physiology and sarcopenia/frailty. The postdoctoral position is part of the EU

project "Center for Digital Neurotechnologies Saar (CDNS)", which is funded by the European Regional Development

Fund (ERDF). The aim is to investigate immobilisation-related changes in skeletal muscles and neuromuscular

1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder
The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service. Each pay grade is

further subdivided into levels. Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at

level 1 of the E10 pay grade, an employee will move up to level 2. After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

interaction in surgical patients, e.g. after polytrauma, in collaboration with the Systems Neuroscience &

Neurotechnology Unit (SNNU) at Saarland University and the Saarland University of Applied Sciences (HTW Saar), as

well as with the Centre for Mechatronics and Automation Technology (ZeMA) in Saarbrücken.

Job requirements and responsibilities: 

Conception and implementation of clinical studies with patients 

Cooperation with collaboration partners, doctoral students, physicians and study nurses 

Data processing and data analysis 

Writing scientific articles and publication in international journals

Your academic qualifications: 

Completed university degree 

Completed doctoral degree / PhD (certificate received) 

Research experience in the context of muscle atrophy, muscle physiology and sarcopenia/frailty 

Experience in the publication of research results and already publication of several research papers in peer-reviewed

scientific journals in English 

Interest in a scientific career 

Language skills (according to GER): English C2

The successful candidate will also be expected to: 

Have interest and pleasure in interdisciplinary work, as well as the ability to view the given problems holistically 

Be capable of independent scientific work in an interdisciplinary team 

Be interested in publishing scientific papers in international journals

What we can offer you: 