PhD Student (f/m/d) to investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells / Comple[...]

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research center in Germany is seeking a PhD Student (f/m/d) to investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells. You will engage in cutting-edge research, cultivating cells and utilizing biochemical methods. The role offers a structured PhD program with excellent networking opportunities and flexible working conditions. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Chemistry and possess strong laboratory skills.

Leistungen

30 days of paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme (VBL)

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Qualifikationen

• Experience in experimental laboratory work.
• Willingness to handle unsealed radioactive materials.
• High motivation and initiative.

Aufgaben

• Investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells.
• Cultivate mammalian cells and conduct biochemical methods.
• Write scientific publications and present research results.

Kenntnisse

Experimental laboratory work

Biochemical methods

Cell and molecular biology

Analytical methods

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

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Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 31 Aug 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Promotion

Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

15.10.2025

Job description:PhD Student (f/m/d) to investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials.

The Department of Radiation Research on Biological Systems is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) to investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells.

# Cultivation of mammalian cells
# Biochemical as well as cell and molecular biological methods to study the interactions of alpha emitters with mammalian cells
# Characterization of the molecular species of the radionuclide in cellular compartments/cells using spectroscopic techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, Raman, X-ray absorption spectroscopy) and microscopic methods (e.g., electron microscopy)
# Writing scientific publications and presenting research results to scientific communities
# Mentoring student courses in Radiobiology or Radiochemistry

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or Chemistry or related field
# Experience in experimental laboratory work
# Excellent knowledge of a broad range of biochemical, cell and molecular as well as analytical methods are an advantage
# Willingness to handle unsealed radioactive materials within a radiation-controlled laboratory environment
# Knowledge of handling radioactive materials and radiochemical methods is an advantage
# High motivation and initiative
# Ability to communicate and carry out work in an interdisciplinary research team (radiochemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, medicine)
# Willingness to participate in scientific conferences, seminars and workshops
# Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.