Research Assistant Position in Low-Grade Brain Tumor Microenvironment (m/f/d)

The 3D-Brain Models Lab at the Department of Neurosurgery is looking for a

Research Assistant Position in Low-Grade Brain Tumor Microenvironment (m/f/d)

Starting: November 1, 2024

The 3D-Brain Models Lab at the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Medical Center Freiburg, under the leadership of Dr. Vidhya Madapusi Ravi and Dr. Kevin Joseph, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our research group focused on low-grade brain tumor microenvironments.

Research Focus

Our group specializes in establishing human 3D models to investigate neurodegenerative diseases. We are internationally recognized for our pioneering research on high-grade brain tumor microenvironments (Zhang et al., 2023; Ravi et al., 2022; Ravi et al., 2023). Using cutting-edge technologies such as advanced imaging, single-cell sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics, we explore the tumor microenvironment in unprecedented detail.

We Offer

• opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects with state-of-the-art technology
• a collaborative and dynamic international research environment
• support for academic qualification and career development
  
  

Your Profile

• a strong background in biochemistry, biology, molecular medicine, medicine, or related fields
• experience in bioinformatics, especially in analyzing large datasets and next-generation sequencing (ideally at single-cell or bulk level)
• expertise in live-cell microscopy or next-generation sequencing, relevant to the group’s research focus
• excellent communication skills in English (B2/C1) and basic knowledge of German (A1/A2 level, certificate required)
• enthusiasm for scientific discovery, the ability to learn new techniques, and a collaborative mindset
• an outstanding Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, coupled with curiosity, passion, and high motivation to tackle unsolved questions in neuro-oncology
  
  

Employment will be temporary for initially 2 years. Salary according to TVL (65% position).

Please send applications - including CV, degree certificates, at least two reference letters, a short motivation letter, and a list of publications - until October 20, 2024.

University Medical Center Freiburg

Department of Neurosurgery

3D-Brain Models Lab

Dr. Vidhya Madapusi Ravi / Dr. Kevin Joseph

Breisacher Str. 64, 79106 Freiburg

For Inquiries, Feel Free To Reach Out To

Carmen Schneider

[email protected]

For More Information, Visit

https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/neurochirurgie/forschung/3d-brain-models-lab.html