Student Thesis (BSc/MSc): Unravelling Whole-Body Early Changes Caused by Smoking (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Helmholtz Association offers an exciting Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis project focused on early biological changes caused by smoking. Students will engage in innovative research, utilizing techniques such as 3D imaging and immunolabelling in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to health research.

Leistungen

Dynamic, collaborative research environment

Training in biological and computational methods

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program.
• Experience in tissue handling and immunostaining required.
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style.

Aufgaben

• Whole-body immunolabelling and tissue clearing.
• 3D imaging and image analysis.
• Proteomics sample preparation.

Kenntnisse

Experience in tissue handling

Immunostaining

Structured working style

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's program in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research:

Diploma & Master Thesis

Job description:

Student Thesis (BSc/MSc): Unravelling Whole-Body Early Changes Caused by Smoking (f/m/x)

Part time, Full time
20-39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

About Helmholtz Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)

develops and implements tools to analyze biological samples' 3D structure and molecular identity. We bring together biology, chemistry, engineering, and computer science to understand interconnected biological systems in health and disease. Our work includes developing clearing technologies for cellular imaging and deep learning algorithms for analyzing large imaging and molecular data, as highlighted by media like the New York Times and Süddeutsche Zeitung. More about us here.

Position overview

We offer an exciting Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis project for motivated students in the life sciences to contribute to research on early, whole-body biological changes induced by smoking.

Your tasks

1. Whole-body immunolabelling and tissue clearing
2. 3D imaging and image analysis
3. Proteomics sample preparation
4. Cryosectioning and laser capture microdissection
5. Basic immunofluorescence staining

Your profile

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields
• Experience in tissue handling and immunostaining
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary science and teamwork

This position is fixed-term, aligned with your study program requirements.

What we offer

• Dynamic, collaborative research environment
• Training in biological and computational methods
• Opportunity to bridge theory and practice in health research
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Our values

Managing Directors Matthias Tschöp and Mike Frieser emphasize diversity and flexible work options to support work-life balance. Contributing to a healthier society in an inspiring workplace is meaningful for us.

Application process

Interested? Contact Stefanie Reitinger at [e-mail] for questions. Applications should be submitted via our online portal with:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates

Foreign degrees require additional documents for degree equivalency. Please request the Statement of Comparability early.

We promote diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, with a preference for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Contact

Helmholtz Munich, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH), Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies, Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, 85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, with over 42,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding €5 billion.