Cell biologist/Postdoc position (f/m/d) - Cell culture research in tissue engineering -

As a supramaximal care provider, the University Hospital of RWTH Aachen combines patient-oriented medicine and care, teaching and research at an international level. With 36 specialist clinics, 33 institutes and six interdisciplinary units, the University Hospital covers the entire medical spectrum. The bundling of care, research and teaching in one central building offers the best conditions for intensive interdisciplinary exchange and close clinical and scientific networking. Around 9,000 employees provide patient-oriented medicine and care according to recognized quality standards. With 1,400 beds, the university hospital treats around 50,000 inpatients and 200,000 outpatients per year.

The Department of Dental Materials and Biomaterials Research (ZWBF) wants to fill the position of a

Cell biologist/Postdoc position (f/m/d) - Cell culture research in tissue engineering

It is a part-time position with 19.25 work time per week. The employment is initially limited to three years with optional prolongation.

Our profile

The team at the Department of Dental Materials and Biomaterials Research conducts research in the field of 3D tissue engineering. The work focuses on the development of novel 3D tissue models. Novel biofabrication methods such as 3D bioprinting are used in the production process. Customised hydrogels are used as matrices for the cells. The in vitro models can be used to investigate as yet unexplained physiological and pathological mechanisms. Such 3D models are also used to screen new drug candidates. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, scientists from various disciplines work together in our team on a transdisciplinary basis.

Your tasks

• You will work in an S1 cell culture laboratory.
• Together with your team colleagues, you will develop new cell culture protocols and cell biology methods.
• With your ideas, you will contribute to the design of new research projects in the field of tissue engineering and to the acquisition of additional third-party funding with corresponding applications.
• You will be encouraged to contribute to scientific publications and present results at national and international conferences.
• You will also support the engineering doctoral students in the working group with cell biology issues.

Your profile

• You have successfully and quickly completed your Master's degree in cell biology or biotechnology.
• You will then have acquired extensive specialist knowledge in the field of tissue engineering as part of your completed doctorate.
• You have at least three years of practical experience in an S1 cell culture laboratory.
• Your scientific publications show that you can carry out research projects successfully and with scientific depth.
• In addition to your professional qualifications, you are characterized by a high degree of determination and resilience as well as excellent teamwork skills.
• You have a very good command of written and spoken German and English.
• A part-time position is currently just right for you.

Why should you choose us?

• 300 professions under one roof - more professional diversity is not possible.
• We offer performance-based remuneration in accordance with the provisions of TV-L (EG 13), including attractive public service benefits.
• In addition to a wide range of continued education and training opportunities, we offer a variety of health promotion options and an extensive university sports program.
• Monthly employee discounts through our corporate benefits program to save on private shopping.
• Flexible working hours supporting your balance between career and family, because your work-life balance is important to us.
• Attractive conditions for public transport or discounted employee parking for a relaxed commute.
• A company kindergarten allowing your children to always be close by (Places subject to availability).
• Onboarding-App for new colleagues, to get to know the University Hospital RWTH Aachen before starting.
• Long opening times of the staff canteen.

This position is not gender specific.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. If qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the State Gender Equality Act (“Landesgleichstellungsgesetz”). If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.

We strongly encourage the use of our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de. Using the online portal, your documents will be secured in the electronic application folder where they are well-protected against unauthorized access. Applications can be sent to us by email: bewerbung@ukaachen.de and will be transferred to the aforementioned portal. Any accompanying documents will be deleted immediately after transfer, in accordance with data protection regulations. After expiry of the retention period, the data in the portal will be deleted. If you object to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered.

Please include: full CV, relevant references/certificates, letter of motivation.

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-49081 is 06.12.2024.

For more detailed information please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Horst Fischer, Tel.: +49 241 / 80 80935, E-Mail: hfischer@ukaachen.de.