Postdoc position (f/m/d) in the Department Systemic Cellular Neurobiology
full-time
Organizational unit
Zoological Institute (ZOO)
Job description
Are you interested in understanding how genetic and environmental factors contribute to disease emergence by dysregulating human brain development? We are an ambitious and creative team addressing such research questions in human brain organoids.
The working language in the group and institute is English and we welcome international applicants. We offer scientific and personal development opportunities. With us, you will also have the chance to learn image and omics data analysis in an international cutting-edge setting through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Neuroscience Network. In the field of bioengineering, we are ideally placed as part of the Excellence Cluster 3D Matter Made to Order.
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Starting date
by the beginning of 2025
Personal qualification
We are looking for a molecular biologist / biochemist / computational biologist (PhD) who will enhance our stem cell and brain organoid cultures and analyze molecular and cellular disease phenotypes using diverse readouts. These include transcriptomic and proteomic profiling as well as high-end microscopy. The ideal candidate combines a passion for developmental neuroscience and an eagerness to learn new methods to answer challenging research questions. CRISPR-Cas genome editing skills are desirable.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts largescale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Contract duration
limited for two years
Application up to
October 14, 2024
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Simone Mayer.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1381/2024.
Vacancy number: 1381/2024
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Kehrer
Phone: 0721 608-45415,
Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe