Research Associate in Biology | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in Biologie (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role is based within the BioMEMS Lab at the Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, contributing to a DFG-funded project investigating the effects of psychedelic substances on 3D neuronal cell cultures. As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for selecting commercially available hiPSC lines and establishing protocols for neuronal differentiation. Your day-to-day work involves performing structural and functional analyses using advanced imaging techniques such as confocal and light-sheet microscopy, alongside Microelectrode Array (MEA) measurements. You will systematically analyze the impact of substances like LSD and Psilocybin on human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) networks at both structural and functional levels. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of neurobiology and cutting-edge biotechnology within a supportive, family-friendly academic environment. The role is ideal for a dedicated scientist looking to contribute to high-impact clinical research regarding mental health treatments.