Research Associate (Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology/Nanotechnology) | Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin/ Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)

Universität des Saarlandes Dezernat Personal

Würzburg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 23, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Research Associate position, based at Saarland University's highly research-oriented campus, focuses on cutting-edge pharmaceutical drug research, specifically developing and characterizing neuronal and cardiac disease models. The successful candidate will systematically review current research, generate disease-specific models using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and modern genome editing techniques like CRISPR/Cas9, and establish and optimize differentiation protocols for various cell types. Day-to-day tasks involve planning and executing complex cell and molecular biology experiments, quantitative data analysis, and presenting findings at international conferences. This role is ideal for a highly skilled biologist with expertise in hiPSC culture and genome editing, offering the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. while contributing actively to national and international research collaborations in a family-friendly university environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree in Biology (Master of Science)

Experience

  • Professional experience in hiPSC cell culture under sterile conditions
  • Experience in Gene Editing methods (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9)
  • Professional experience in differentiation of hiPSCs into neuronal and/or cardiac cells
  • Experience handling microcarriers in 3D culture systems (desirable)
  • Experience in cell analytics, especially electrophysiology (advantageous)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is temporary (2 years) and part-time (65% of full-time work). Opportunity for doctoral studies (Ph.D.) is provided. Foreign university degrees require proof of equivalence with a German degree via the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) prior to employment.