Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d)

Application deadline: 31/07/2025

Our reseach group at the Institute of Clinical Neurobiology of the University Hospital Würzburg investigates molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration.  We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with a PhD (or near completion) in neuroscience, molecular or cellular biology. The project will test a new therapeutic strategy for treatment of tauopathies with the aim of identifying molecular candidates for translation into the clinic. The position is available immediately and is initially funded for two years with the possibility for extension.

• A translational project with the possibility of identifying candidates for treatment of tauopathies
• An excellent, fully equipped scientific environment with a dedicated iPSC-facility
• A good working atmosphere with a highly supportive and experienced team
• Full-time position, flexible working hours
• Employment contract according to TV-L E13

• Design and perform screening assays with neurons differentiated from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
• Analyze data independently and establish innovative experimental methods
• Support general lab organization
• Present research findings

• Expertise in iPSC-culture and differentiation to human neurons is essential
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology assays (qPCR, FISH), immunostaining methods and microscopy is highly desirable
• Background or strong interest in translational neurodegeneration research
• A FELASA certificate for work with laboratory animals is considered a strong asset

• Anspruchsvolles, vielfältiges und entwicklungsfähiges Aufgabengebiet
• Attraktive Bezahlung nach TV-L inkl. Jahressonderzahlung
• Aus- und Weiterbildung in der eigenen Akademie
• Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
• Betriebskindertagesstätte mit verlängerten Öffnungszeiten
• Betriebssportangebote
• Flexible Arbeitszeiten dank Gleitzeitregelung
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