PhD Photobiology & Skin Protection (all genders)

Beiersdorf AG; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational skin care company is offering a PhD position focused on characterizing UV damage in the skin. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in relevant fields and possess experience in molecular biology techniques. Join a diverse team committed to innovative skin care products and enhancing well-being. Enjoy benefits like supervision by senior researchers and access to challenging scientific topics.

Leistungen

Supervision by senior researchers

Challenging scientific topics

High level of education equivalent to renowned institutes

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques necessary.
• Desirable experience in immunoprecipitation and CRISPR/Cas9 editing.

Aufgaben

• Characterize UV damage induced changes in the skin.
• Develop novel photoprotective concepts and strategies.
• Engage in collaborative research with senior researchers.

Kenntnisse

Cell culture

Standard molecular biology techniques

Problem-solving mentality

Team orientation

Strong written and oral communication in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biomedical sciences

Tools

R

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Your Tasks

• As part of the Photobiology & Skin Protection laboratory, the PhD thesis aims to characterize UV damage induced changes of molecular pathways in the skin context to develop novel photoprotective concepts and strategies.
• As a PhD student at Beiersdorf, you will enjoy several benefits:
  • Highly relevant and challenging scientific topics
  • Supervision by senior researchers from Beiersdorf and their scientific partners
  • A high level of education, equivalent to renowned institutes and universities

Your Profile

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biomedical sciences preferentially with basic knowledge in bioinformatics (R/python, omics data analysis)
• Experience in cell culture, cell analysis and standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. nucleic acid extraction, protein purification, Knockdown/Overexpression)
• Desirable experience in immunoprecipitation, CRISPR/Cas9 editing and/or omics technologies
• Problem‑solving mentality
• Strong team orientation
• Strong written and oral communication in English

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Isabel Warneckevia [e-mail].