PhD Photobiology & Skin Protection (all genders)

Beiersdorf; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 25.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading skincare company in Hamburg is offering a PhD opportunity focusing on UV damage in skin biology. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have experience in molecular biology techniques. The role involves developing novel strategies in photoprotection and comes with diverse benefits including supervision by experienced researchers and a high level of education.

Leistungen

Relevant and challenging scientific topics

Supervision by senior researchers

High level of education

Qualifikationen

• Must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biomedical sciences.
• Experience in standard molecular biology techniques like nucleic acid extraction and protein purification is required.
• Knowledge in bioinformatics and CRISPR/Cas9 editing is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Characterize UV damage induced changes of molecular pathways in skin context.
• Develop novel photoprotective concepts and strategies.
• Enjoy supervision by senior researchers and education equivalent to renowned institutes.

Kenntnisse

Cell culture

Cell analysis

Problem-solving mentality

Team orientation

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in molecular biology or related field

Tools

R/Python

Omics data analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Care for skin - care for people

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.

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

What we offer you

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Additional information

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