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Cluster initiatives at the MHH

Head of a junior research group

Call for Clinician & Medical Scientist in preparation for the Excellence Initiative

Hannover Medical School is one of the leading medical universities in Germany. As a supramaximal care hospital, it offers interdisciplinary cutting-edge medicine at the highest international level to over 63,000 inpatients and more than 470,000 outpatients every year.

As one of the strongest university medical institutions in Germany in terms of research, the MHH offers excellent conditions for young scientists. The scientific focus is on infection/immunology, transplantation/regeneration and biomedical technology/implantology.

In addition, the wide range of support programs for physicians underlines the high value placed on teaching and knowledge transfer at the MHH.

We are looking for you!

Talented scientists from all disciplines - (dental) medicine, natural sciences, engineering, communication sciences - who want to establish their own group in the new cluster initiative in one of the MHH's key research areas "Organ Transplantation & Regeneration" or "Implant Sciences and Biomedical Technology".

Requirements

Completed doctorate with above-average achievements
Convincing CV with presentation of previous scientific focus and supra-regional visibility
Presentation of the integration potential through a convincing concept outline for the cluster initiative
Very high interest in translational research
(Inter-)national or interdisciplinary networking
Commitment and experience in teaching, scientific or patient communication

Tasks and qualifications

Establishment and management of a first own working group in the above-mentioned key areas
Assumption of budget and personnel responsibility
Acquisition of peer-reviewed project funding
Participation in the development of talent

We offer you

We offer you a starter package to establish your own group as well as excellent structures to promote your career development in excellent research networks and integration into the respective cluster initiatives

Physicians: Protected research time and clinical training
Structured scientific (and clinical) training with a customized career plan
Personal support from an individually selected mentor team from the initiative's management committee
Long-term perspective with development opportunities (initially limited to 5 years, interim evaluation after 3 years)
Financial support to establish your own group (€108,000/year)
Offers for professional qualification and the acquisition of key skills
Regular advisory services, evaluations and feedback meetings

Application form

Thematic focus of the cluster initiatives

Biological and technical concepts for individualized implants

The aim is to research and develop new personalized implants with a focus on biohybrid implants, additive medicine, safety-integrated systems, robotics and AI.

Further information

Organ repair and organ replacement

The new cluster focuses on biological analysis and support of endogenous repair, mechanical support and the optimization of organ replacement and transplantation.

Further information

Contact

Are you an external/internal interested party and still have questions? Please contact our coordination office. We will be happy to advise you and put you in touch with our funding recipients or Clinical Departments/Institutes.