Postdoc in the Sander Lab

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines. The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure. Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.

The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing disease.

Research in the Sander laboratory aims to understand and reverse pancreatic beta cell dysfunction in diabetes. To understand cellular processes leading to diabetes, the Sander laboratory employs human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-based models and interrogates these models combining functional and single-cell based genomic assays.
The incumbent will provide scientific development and execution of human pluripotent stem cell research related to diabetes and transcriptional regulation.

Job Description

• The incumbent will provide scientific development and execution of human pluripotent stem cell research related to diabetes and transcriptional regulation. 
• Expertise in molecular biology and tissue culture and /or NGS (single-cell sequencing, ChipSeq is a plus).
• Converting research findings to manuscripts, progress reports, and presentations.
• Recommending new technical areas to be discussed or promoting discussion in existing areas of expertise.
• Training, instruction and mentoring of project team members.
• Analyzing and interpreting research data, exercising independent judgement.

Requirements

• PhD degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline (stem cell biology, cell and molecular biology, biomedical engineering) or a related field with relevant experience
• Expertise in molecular biology and tissue culture
• Strong self-motivation, organizational skills and ability to lead and develop scientific projects
• Scientific curiosity, analytical thinking and interest in contributing to projects
• Keen interest in learning new skills, research techniques, data processing and analysis/interpretation of results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with expert individuals of different backgrounds in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in electronic data organization

We offer

• international working environment with communication in English and German
• interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
• Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)
• Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office
• On-campus health and fitness center

You also benefit from:

• a remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes
• flexible working hours and childcare support
• an idyllic green campus, which is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
• a secure job
• Subsidy for the job ticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
• additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, ergonomics advice at the workplace
• the possibility of mobile working
• free use of Nextbike from the Buch S-Bahn station to the campus

Application Period: 16. September 2024

Workplace: MDC Berlin-Buch

Salary: Remuneration is according to TVöD Bund with salary group 13

Employment volume:
Full Time
The number of hours per week is 39 hours.

Start date: 01. October 2024

Limitation: Fixed Term
The position is limited to 2 years, with the option of permanent employment.

Contact:
Ulrika Beitnere
AG Sander
Ulrika.Beitnere@mdc-berlin.de

Further Information:

MDC values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or other personal characteristics. We recognize that creating diverse teams that represent a broad range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our work and research. We welcome applications from open-minded people who embrace working together in a diverse environment. Applications from severely disabled people will be given particular consideration.

Application:

Please use our online portal and submit your application including a cover letter, CV (without photo, age and information about your family status) and other relevant attachments.

If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of the recognition of your Master's degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be determined via the anabin database and can be submitted as a PDF attachment to the application. Further information can be found at Recognition of Degrees and Achievments.

For information on fair mobility, click here: https://www.fair-labour-mobility.eu/.