Postdoc / Researcher (gn*)

Universitätsklinikum Münster; Senden; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university hospital in Germany is hiring a Postdoc / Researcher for the Core Unit for Stem Cell Technology. The role requires a completed doctoral degree in life sciences and expertise in stem cell culture. Responsibilities include establishing new human stem cell models, conducting experimental research, and contributing to the development of innovative models. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Flexible working time models

30 days vacation plus extra days off

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• PhD in life sciences required.
• Experience with iPSC culture is essential.
• Skill in molecular biology techniques (e.g., qPCR) necessary.

Aufgaben

• Establish the Core Unit for Stem Cell Technology.
• Develop human iPSC-based organoid models.
• Plan and execute experimental work.

Kenntnisse

Experience in stem cell culture (iPSCs)

Proficiency in molecular biological methods

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Completed doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in life sciences

Tools

qPCR

Immunostaining

RNA analyses

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoc / Researcher (gn*)

Fixed-term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 | Full-time with 38.5 hours per week | Salary according to TV-L | Core Unit for Stem Cell Technology | Job ID : 11611

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Core Unit for Stem Cell Technology under the direction of Prof. Michael Ziller, Dr. Yotam Menuchin-Lasowski and Prof. Tanja Kuhlmann at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Münster. The advertised position includes both methodological and organizational tasks related to setting up the Core Unit and independent scientific work, in particular in the area of establishing new human stem cell and organoid models - ideally with you on board!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributing to the structural and methodological establishment of the Core Unit for Stem Cell Technology
• Generation, characterization and further development of human iPSC-based organoid and cell culture models
• Planning, execution and analysis of experimental work (e.g. differentiation protocols, molecular biology analyses, imaging)
• Scientific conception and further development of projects in the field of novel organoid models
• Coordination and support of users of the Core Unit (consulting, method transfer, quality standards)
• Participation in the establishment of SOPs and quality management
• Publication activities and presentation of results

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in the life sciences (e.g. Biology, Human Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related discipline)
• Sound experience in stem cell culture (iPSCs) and / or organoid technologies
• Routine in cell biological and molecular biological methods (e.g. qPCR, immunostaining, imaging, RNA analyses)
• Interest in the methodological advancement of innovative 3D models
• Commitment, willingness to work in a team, and an independent working style
• Experience in establishing or organizing scientific laboratory units is an advantage, but not a prerequisite

WE OFFER

• Support for further scientific qualification as well as the development of your own project ideas
• Opportunity to actively shape a new Core Unit at the interface of stem cell technology, basic research and translational research
• Interdisciplinary environment in cutting‑edge research at the University Hospital Münster and access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities
• Salary according to tariff agreement, extra annual payment, and company pension plan (VBL)
• Flexible working time models, 30 days of vacation per year, plus two additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Yearʼs Eve
• A wide range of training and professional development opportunities

Apply now via our career portal until January 14, 2026.

Equal opportunities are a part of our Human Resources Policy. UKM supports the compatibility of work and is certified as "Family-friendly Company" since 2010. Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Due to legal requirements working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against measles.

Universitätsklinikum Münster

Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude D5

48149 Münster

www.ukm.de