Master Thesis Life Sciences (m/f/d)- Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Universitätsmedizin Mainz; Mainz; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned medical research institution in Mainz is seeking motivated Master students to assist in research efforts in Experimental Ophthalmology. Responsibilities include sample preparation, data analysis, and participation in lab management. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, possess laboratory experience, and are proficient in English. This position offers comprehensive training in a collaborative, international environment but is unpaid. Starting date is immediate.

Leistungen

Comprehensive training and supervision

International team of dedicated scientists

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences successfully completed.
• Proficient in English with a strong interest in basic research.
• Laboratory experience preferred and able to work both independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Prepare samples and perform measurements.
• Analyze and evaluate statistical results.
• Investigate molecular pathways and evaluate novel biomarkers.
• Participate in general management of the lab.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory experience

Proficient in English

Self-motivated

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Master Thesis in Experimental Ophthalmology

Our research team in the Experimental and Translational Ophthalmology Department at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has extensive experience in basic research in the field of Ophthalmology. We are interested in understanding the underlying mechanisms leading to retinal and ocular surface diseases, such as Dry Eye Disease, AMD and Glaucoma. Unraveling pathways and identifying biomarkers will greatly contribute to a better understanding of disease onset and progression and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art proteomics and antigen/antibody microarray technologies, as well as comprehensive cell culture and biochemical assay facilities.

We are now looking for motivated Master students to join our international team and support our research efforts.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Sample preparation and measurement
• Analysis and statistical evaluation of results
• Investigation of molecular pathways
• Evaluation of novel biomarkers for diagnosis/therapeutic use
• Participate in general management of the lab

Qualification profile

• Bachelor´s degree in Life Sciences successfully completed
• Proficient in English
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and within a team
• Laboratory experience and strong interest in basic research

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and supervision
• An international team of dedicated scientists
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities for cell culture, metabolic analysis, proteomics, and immunoblotting

Starting date: Immediately

Please note that this is an unpaid position.