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Faculty VI – Medicine and Health Sciences covers the areas of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neuroscience, psychology and health services research. Together with the four regional hospitals, Faculty VI forms the University Medicine Oldenburg. There is also close cooperation with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen.

The University Clinic for Ophthalmology (Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. Stefan Schrader), Laboratory for Experimental Ophthalmology, Department of Human Medicine of the Faculty VI – Medicine and Health Sciences of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is looking for

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scientific*r Employeein (m/f/d)
(PhD studentin, m/f/d, salary group 13 TV-L)
Part-time (65%) limited for 3 years.

The opportunity for further academic qualification (doctorate) is available.

We offer:
An exciting project in the field of translational, regenerative medicine and stem cell research. The focus here is on investigations into the influence of mesenchymal stem cells on the regenerative capacity of the lacrimal gland in vitro and in vivo. A key component of the project is working with murine, porcine and human mesenchymal stem cells from different tissue types. The methodology used is primarily cell culture-based methods (e.g. creation of organoids), histological and immunohistological procedures, detection methods at the RNA (qrtPCR) and protein level (WesternBlot, FACS), animal experiments and electron microscopic procedures.

Required are:
The prerequisites for employment are a completed university degree (diploma (university)/master’s) with a scientific focus (biology, biomedicine, life science or similar). Your research interest should lie in regenerative, translational medicine. The willingness to learn animal experimentation techniques is a prerequisite. You should be able to work in a team and be highly motivated and determined to establish your own research. Good English skills are expected, as well as a high level of teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable are:
In addition to good German language skills, experience in animal experiments, including a FELASA certificate (or comparable qualification), as well as experience in cell culture, molecular biological techniques and/or immunohistochemical analyses are desirable. Furthermore, experience in planning, conducting and evaluating scientific studies, as well as preparing scientific presentations and publications is an advantage. As is a high degree of independence, flexibility and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary manner.

We offer:
A diverse, stimulating and challenging field of activity with the opportunity to work independently. We offer the opportunity for academic qualifications (doctorate). The Carl von Ossietzky University also offers academic career support (e.g. through continuing education and training opportunities, https://uol.de/medizin/nachwuchs), flexible, family-friendly working hours, as well as VBL supplementary pension schemes in the public sector and payment in accordance with collective agreements (annual special payment, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits) including 30 days annual leave.

The Carl von Ossietzky University aims to increase the proportion of women in the academic field. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. According to Section 21 Paragraph 3 of the NHG, female applicants will be given priority if they have equivalent qualifications. Severely disabled people will be given priority if they have the same qualifications.

Please send written applications with CV, copies of certificates, a list of two potential references, and a list of publications by September 15, 2024 (preferably by email as a PDF) to the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Faculty VI – Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Human Medicine, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, Laboratory for Experimental Ophthalmology, Carl-von-Ossietzky Str. 9-11, 26129 Oldenburg, sonja.mertsch@uni-oldenburg.de

Questions about the advertised position will be gladly answered by sonja.mertsch@unioldenburg.de

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