Postdoctoral Researcher in Tissue Engineering | Postdoc (m/w/d)
Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
Job Summary
This position is based at the Clinic for Cardiac Surgery within the Experimental Surgery Research Group at University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD). As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the research focus on Tissue Engineering, specifically focusing on bioreactor technology and 3D cell cultivation methods. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing laboratory workflows, applying for third-party funding, and planning research projects. You will also collaborate with the 3D printing research group and support academic teaching. This role is highly attractive for ambitious scientists as it offers a clear path toward habilitation and the potential to establish and lead your own research group. Working at UKD provides a unique environment where cutting-edge research is directly integrated into clinical applications, supported by the benefits of the German public service sector (TV-L E13).
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in natural sciences and a completed PhD (Doctorate).
Experience
- Professional experience in biomedical research and common analytical methods (Omics, Cell Culture, Histology)
- Experience in 3D cell cultivation and bioreactor technology
- Experience in project planning and laboratory organization
- Experience in applying for third-party research funding
- Experience in academic teaching and collaborative research projects
Languages
Additional
- The position is initially limited to two years under the WissZeitVG regulations. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Location is Düsseldorf, Germany.
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