The German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Institute for Diabetes Research at the Heinrich Heine University (HHU) Düsseldorf is an interdisciplinary research institute that links basic and clinical sciences to improve prevention, diagnosis and therapy of Diabetes mellitus and its complications. The Research Group Energy Metabolism (head: Prof. M. Roden) at the Institute for Clinical Diabetology focuses on prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Medical researcher (MD., m/f/div) to join our research group. For this project, we will investigate how exercise, nutrition and/or pharmacological interventions affect muscle, adipose tissue and liver metabolism in volunteers with, or at risk for, type 2 diabetes. Methodologies to be employed include hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamps, exercise testing, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and indirect calorimetry You must have a MD degree. You are proficient in performing human experimental studies, experience with the metabolism field and have good communication skills to interact with volunteers. You have good organizational and interpersonal skills and are keen to work in a team. You communicate clearly and effectively in English and german, both in writing and verbally. We provide an exciting, dynamic and international working environment, unique resources for diabetes research and a structured and coherent mentoring and training program. You will be able to learn stateof-the-art methodologies in an experienced team of scientists. Initially, the position is to be awarded for 22 months. An extension of the contract period is envisaged. The employment contract is governed by TV-L in its current version for North Rhine-Westphalia, including the special regulations regarding the scientific area. The salary is based on qualification and experience, according to TV-L. Females are especially encouraged to apply, and in the case of equal qualification, handicapped persons will be given preference. The German Diabetes Center is committed to family-friendly working conditions and equal gender policy. Since May 2011, the DDZ is a “Career and Family” audit-acknowledged center. The provisions of § 7 no. 1 of the Act on Part-Time Work and Fixed-Term Employment are taken into account.