You are a research scientist who holds, or shortly expects to obtain, a PhD in a field that has given you extensive wet-laboratory experience, including hands-on work with human cell-culture models. Expertise in a range of molecular and cell biological methods is essential. Previous experience with generating and characterizing 2D neuronal cultures or brain spheroids/organoids is highly desirable. Familiarity or experience with gene-editing (e.g. via CRISPR/Cas), single-cell sequencing, assays of neuronal properties (e.g. differentiation and maturation, morphology, activity) and/or calcium imaging will be an advantage. You have a critical and careful approach to laboratory work and record keeping, and you strive for robustness and reproducibility of results. You are adept in communicating project plans and outcomes to others, in both spoken and written form. The successful candidate will be involved in supervising junior scientists, including students and research assistants, and writing up findings for publication, as well as giving presentations about the work at international conferences.
The position is available from September 2021, though the start date is negotiable. The term of appointment is full-time (39 hours per week) for three years. The salary is according to the German TVöD (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst) and is classified in salary group E13, between EUR 4440 and 6460 gross per month depending on the experience of the applicant (including 8% holiday bonus), based on full-time employment. All research staff have access to cutting-edge research and training facilities and technical infrastructure, as well as a generous conference and travel budget.