Research assistant in translational research [E13, post-doc] (m/f/d) (KHS-34406)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• assist with projects examining the molecular and cellular mechanisms of inflammatory process and alteration of endogenous neuroactive compounds in neurological and psychiatric disorders
• undertake a variety of molecular, cellular biology and protein chemistry research techniques and analytical chemistry techniques as outlined in Required Knowledge and Key Experience sections
• undertake In-vitro techniques, including isolating and culturing of cell lines and primary brain cell cultures
• assist with data management and analysis, including computational and statistical analysis
• assist students in the use of research laboratory equipment

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ph.D degree or equivalent in medical science or related discipline
• knowledge on work safely in a wet lab and handling with various classes of chemical reagents.
• knowledge of analytical chemistry including but not limited to ELISA-based assays, and chromatographic assays (e.g. HPLC and GCMS)
• In-dept knowledge of tryptophan metabolism in human pathologies evident by publication
• good understanding of inflammatory processes and its role in behavioral, cognitive and pain relating to neurological diseases
• knowledge of Goof Clinical Practise (GCP) and its application in clinical research
• proficiency in English
• reliability, accuracy, ability to work in a team, integrity

We offer you even more:

• challenging, responsible and varied field of activity
• comprehensive training under competent guidance
• a laboratory with modern workstations, high technical standards and excellent quality

Reference number: 168/2024

* Limited to 36 months

**The salary range stated is subject to fulfilment of the personal and pay scale requirements and corresponds to the classification of a full-time employee.

03641/ 9-33203
03641/ 9-33206

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