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Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in the group Mechanisms of Propagation

Employer
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Location
Germany (DE)
Salary
According to TVöD Bund
Closing date
Jun 25, 2021

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading internationally oriented research center, committed to discovering new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. To this end, researchers at ten DZNE sites across Germany pursue a translational and interdisciplinary strategy comprising five interconnected areas: fundamental research, clinical research, health care research, population health science, and systems medicine (www.dzne.de).

For the DZNE site in Ulm, we are inviting applications for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in the group “Mechanisms of Propagation”
Code 6020/2021/5

The main task of the research group Mechanisms of Propagation (Prof. Dr. Karin Danzer) is to elucidate underlying mechanisms in disease propagation and spreading in neurodegenerative diseases with a main focus on Amyothrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Using innovative animal models and patient samples we try to understand how and why protein aggregates are transmitted from cell to cell. We also explore transmission to non-neuronal cells and try to pinpoint the contribution of peripheral inflammation. Furthermore, epigenetic profiling of different cell populations or single cells allows us to discover new pathways involved in ALS, PD and FTD and identify new therapeutic targets.

Your tasks

  • Management and support the analysis of large-scale genomics and proteomics data sets
  • Interpretation of large-scale sequencing data
  • Advice of experimental design for ideal data output
  • Development of user-friendly tools for data analysis and tracking of experiments
  • Prepare and write manuscripts for publication in international scientific journals
  • Oral presentation of results on local, national, and international conferences
  • Interface between scientists working in the lab and informatical analysis

Requirements

  • PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, bioinformatics, physics, computer science, or a related field
  • Technical knowledge on the field of genomics, sequencing, and proteomics, and its implications on data analysis
  • Experience in using classical statistical methods and ideally also new modern concepts
  • First experiences in scripting languages like R, MATLAB or Python, knowledge of Java or in designing and querying databases is a plus
  • Strong willingness to learn new tools for data analysis
  • A keen interest in neurodegenerative diseases and a profound knowledge in neuroscience
  • English language is a prerequisite

We are looking for candidates who are open-minded, creative team players, enthusiastic, have strong analytical skills, think critically, and with good social skills.

We offer

  • Working in an international team within a stimulating research environment and with very well-equipped laboratories
  • An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
  • A high potential for the individual development of our employees
  • Targeted personnel development
  • Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund)

Please apply via https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/70764/form.

Site
Ulm

Contact details
Prof. Dr. Karin Danzer (karin.danzer@dzne.de) and Daniel Preiß (daniel.preiss@dzne.de)

Working hours
Full-time

Contract length
Two years with the possibility of extension

Payment, social benefits
According to TVöD Bund

Application files

  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Bachelor and Master qualifications
  • Recommendation letters
  • Certificates

Application deadline

June 25, 2021

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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