You will address questions related to axon growth and regeneration, by investigating mechanisms that contribute to developmental growth process of neurons and how these can be used to elicit regeneration in pathological conditions. What are the cellular and molecular mechanism nerve cells deploying to grow during development? And can these processes be reactivated so that damaged nerve cells regenerate after a spinal cord injury? These are the key research topics of our lab.

Based on previous results and expertise of our group you will develop your own research projects and profile. You will explore and establish state-of-the-art cell culture, in vivo and microscope techniques to perform the experiments and analyse your data.

• You hold a PhD in neuroscience, (bio)medical sciences, biology or in a related field
• Strong background in neuroscience as well as advanced statistics and novel microscope methods to design your project and analyse your data
• Experience in animal work as well as neuroscience methods like primary cell culture, in vivo surgeries, immunostaining of cells and tissue, genetic engineering of neurons by vector design and cloning, virus-based infection techniques, light-based manipulation of neuronal activity, and electrophysiology
• High degree of independence in conducting experiments, processing data and presenting results
• Outstanding analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• A track record of publishing high quality scientific articles
• Experience in teaching and supervising students of different levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required

For questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Sina Stern (Tel + 49 228 43302 591).

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.