19.11.2024

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (m/f/d)

German Primate Center – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research (DPZ), Göttingen

The German Primate Center (DPZ) - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen conducts basic research in primate biology, infection research and neuroscience. It maintains four field stations and is a competence and reference center for research on and with primates. The DPZ is one of the 96 research and infrastructure facilities of the Leibniz Association.

We are seeking for a

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (m/f/d)

to join our Laboratory Animal Science unit (Versuchstierkunde). The position is suitable for part-time work. The aim of our research is to counteract age-related and genetic risk factors of the cardiovascular system. For this purpose, we study AAV-vector based transgene application as well as gene editing in in vitro and in vivo models, including detailed analysis of molecular pathways and state of the art omics. We thereby integrate molecular and cell biology with translational research.

We are looking for  someone with competent engagement, extraordinary achievement and a genuine interest in biomedical science. You may apply, if you are in possession of a PhD in biology, biochemistry or related fields, experience in molecular biology (preferably with viral vectors and 2D/3D in vitro assays) as well as lab management skills.

You will join an ERC/DFG/BMBF-funded international research group in a well-equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding with a communicative atmosphere. We offer support and assistance in designing your own approaches and provide access to state-of-the-art technologies, which are conducive to high caliber scientific results.

We welcome diversity and therefore welcome applications from qualified people, regardless of their ethnic, cultural and social background, gender, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. Registered disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preferential consideration. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability in your application.

Please send in your written application including a CV, a list of publications and all certificates until December 15th, 2024 under the  keywords “Laboratory animal science” to Deutsches Primatenzentrum GmbH – Leibniz Institut für Primatenforschung – Personnel Office – Kellnerweg 4 – 37077 Göttingen or via mail to bewerbung(at)dpz.eu.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Rabea Hinkel, rhinkel(at)dpz.eu, phone: +49 (0)551-3851-0 or see http://www.dpz.eu.