PhD Student in Testicular Extracellular Matrix Research | PhD Student (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position, embedded within the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre 1748 'Principles of Reproduction,' focuses on investigating the role of the testicular extracellular matrix (basement membrane) in influencing Sertoli cell function and spermatogenesis. The successful candidate will develop a gel-based cell culture system for differentiating Sertoli cells, produce recombinant laminin fragments to mimic basement membrane properties, and establish Sertoli cell lines expressing N-cadherin mutants to study cell-cell interactions. Day-to-day tasks involve extensive data collection using techniques like flow cytometry, microscopy, immunoblotting, and transcriptome analysis, followed by comprehensive cell biological and molecular biological data analysis. This role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant life science field, prior experience in protein chemistry and cell biology, and excellent English communication skills, offering a structured, interdisciplinary, and international research environment with competitive compensation.