Mai 29, 2026 | Research Scientist

MyoPax GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned with TV-L

Work location: Berlin

Job summary

MyoPax GmbH in Berlin is seeking a Postdoc (Scientist) to drive preclinical development of a gene-repair platform for muscular dystrophies. You will create novel functional cell-based assays to inform therapy development and gain insights from bench to clinic.

Join a highly interdisciplinary team, work in a cutting-edge academic biotech spin-off, and contribute to transformative therapies. Fluency in English; German a plus. Start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in cell culture, gene editing, and electrophysiology measurements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate cell- and tissue-based models for disease research.
• Establish reproducible functional readouts (mechanical and electrical).
• Optimize measurement platforms and ensure high data quality.
• Generate data supporting therapeutic development and downstream studies.
• Maintain rigorous, well-documented records in line with good scientific practice.
• Drive publications and support intellectual-property activities.

Skills

Cell culture

Gene editing

Electrophysiology

Education

PhD in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related

Tools

Organotypic 3D culture

Assay development tools

Job description

Postdoc (Scientist) in Preclinical Development

Muscle Biology, Tissue Engineering & Electrophysiology

About us

MyoPax is a pioneering academic biotech spin-off developing breakthrough therapies for severe muscle diseases, conditions that cause progressive loss of mobility, independence, and quality of life, and for which no effective treatments currently exist. Based in Berlin and Copenhagen, we operate from leading biotech incubators (Bayer Co.Lab and BioInnovation Institute) where innovation thrives.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to drive key aspects of preclinical development of our gene-repair platform in muscular dystrophies. In this role, you will establish novel functional cell-based assays that directly inform our therapy’s development path. You will gain first-hand insight into taking a therapy from bench toward the clinic. With your contribution, you will advance transformative therapies addressing urgent unmet medical needs.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and validate cell- and tissue-based models for disease research
• Establish reproducible functional readouts (mechanical and electrical)
• Optimize measurement platforms and ensure high data quality
• Generate data supporting therapeutic development and downstream studies
• Maintain rigorous, well-documented records in line with good scientific up to good laboratory practice
• Drive publications and support intellectual-property activities

Your profile

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience in several of the following:
  • Cell culture, preferably adherent cells and/or 3D culture / organoids / tissue engineering
  • Gene editing
  • Contractility and/or electrophysiology measurements on muscle/cardiac cells
  • Assay development and validation
  • Preclinical validation and regulatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, independent working style with curiosity to quickly dive into new topics
• Fluent English; German is a plus

What we offer

• Direct interaction across all levels of the spin-off within a highly interdisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, regulatory specialists, pharma/market experts, and business drivers
• An open, motivated, and supportive team culture
• Significant learning opportunities and the chance to make a visible impact on a groundbreaking therapy approach
• Salary aligned with the public sector (TV-L)
• Work location: Berlin
• Start date: As soon as possible

MyoPax promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We decide solely based on qualifications, motivation, and above all team spirit. A gender equality plan is in place.