Research Assistant in Dresden bei Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus

Research Assistant (f/m/x) in Dresden bei Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus

Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus

The research group of Professor Anthony Gavalas investigates the role of signaling pathways and cellular metabolism in the late stages of endocrine pancreas development, their application in the conversion of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) into mature pancreatic islet cells (SC-islet cells) and the function of adult pancreas progenitor cells (https://www.digs-bb.de/research/research-groups/anthony-gavalas/).

At the next possible starting date we are looking for a highly motivated

Research Assistant (f/m/x)

This full-time position is initially limited to 12 months. A longer-term cooperation is being sought. Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L).

You will be a central person in a collaboration project with several labs in the TU-Dresden campus that investigate the molecular mechanisms implicated in human islet development, maturation, physiology and clinical transplantation. The long-term goal is to develop procedures suitable for diabetes cell therapy. Besides hPSC culture and differentiation the Research Assistant will be involved in the molecular analyses (RT-qPCR and flow cytometry) of differentiated cells as well as functional analyses of SC-islet cells (static and dynamic GSIS assays and Ca2+ imaging).

Your Profile:

Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Biology or related disciplines
extensive experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation
strong molecular and cell biology background
very good organizational skills

We offer you the opportunity to:

Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life
Using our internal prevention program including courses and fitness in our Carus Vital health Center
Taking part in job-oriented educational courses in our Carus Akademie
Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan

Application of women is appreciated. Disabled persons with equal qualification will be preferred.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages.

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application including your CV along with names and emails of at least two referees, until September 30, 2023 online with registration number MOD0223927. For further information, please contact Mrs. Katja Pfriem by E-Mail: katja.pfriem@tu-dresden.de or phone 0351 7963-6612.