wanted for the next possible date at the Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg for the Nephrogenetics division.

Heidelberg University Hospital is one of Europe’s leading centers for medical research, education, and patient care. Closely affiliated with Heidelberg University and renowned institutions such as the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the hospital fosters cutting-edge biomedical research across disciplines. Heidelberg University Hospital focuses its research on oncology and tumor biology, rare genetic diseases, and innovative therapies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to rapidly translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice.

With over 50 specialized departments and a strong commitment to innovation, Heidelberg University Hospital offers an exceptional environment for scientific advancement and international collaboration.

The Nephrogenetics division headed by Prof. Dr. Matias Simons is recruiting a motivated postdoc to lead research projects in lipid cell biology and metabolism with the help of the Drosophila model. The mission of the Nephrogenetics division is to advance the understanding of the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of inherited kidney disorders as a prelude to improving prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common kidney disease. Currently, we have a major interest in studying lipid metabolism in kidney physiology and pathophysiology. Among other experimental models, we use Drosophila as a rapid genetic model to study the cell biology as well as organ crosstalk in lipid metabolism, also involving the renal system of the fly. Recent publications include Li et al, Nature Comms, in press; Dow et al, Nature Reviews Nephrology, 2022; Jouandin, Marelja et al, Science, 2022; Perez Marti et al, eLife, 2022; Marchesin et al, Cell Rep, 2020; Bedin et al, J Clin Invest, 2020; Goncalves et al, PloS Genetics, 2018; Rujano et al, J Exp Med, 2017.

Within the framework of an ERC Consolidator Grant, we now offer an exciting opportunity to study lipid metabolism in Drosophila. For more info on the lab see www.simons-lab.de.