DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting-edge research into diseases of the nervous system.

At 10 locations in Germany, around 1,200 employees are working together on new approaches to better understand and effectively combat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS. 

That is our goal - maybe soon yours too? Become part of the DZNE and support us in realizing our research strategy!

Researcher (f/m/x)

Code: 1442/2025/5

Your role in detail

• Collaborate closely with the on-campus radiopharmacy for PET tracer synthesis, development of novel radiotracers
• Build up the recent development of a Trem2 antibody PET tracer, including the integration of a brain shuttle system
• Work as part of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Group and the MR Physics Department
• Utilizing the hub support for project-tailored MRI and PET workflow
• Radiolabelling procedures, including radioactive isotopes, small molecules and antibodies
• Access to the high-performance computing cluster at the ISD will facilitate large-scale neuroimage processing and analysis

Your qualifications

• Ph.D./ Dr. rer. nat in Biomedical Sciences with focus on Radiochemistry
• Radiotracer development and evaluation: Proficiency in radiolabeling techniques (chelator and small molecules) for mice and human application.
• In Vivo Models: Proficiency in working with transgenic mouse models of neurological disease, incl. use of PET imaging experiments and analysis.
• Cellular and Molecular Expertise: Proficiency in biochemical and histological methods such as Western blot, PCR, ELISA, tissue processing and immunostaining with a particular focus on cell sorting after radiotracer injection.
• Quality control: Proficiency in documentation of radiotracer production.
• Teamwork and communication: Ability to collaborate closely with experts from various disciplines, as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Others: Experience in writing research grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.

What our employees value

• Innovation and internationality - a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance –  we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, mobile working, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidized job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture – Because we know that family is important
• Health promotion –  through our extensive range of company health programs, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development – training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Compensation and conditions according to TVöD-Bund – including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme, in line with the responsibility and seniority of the role
• Individual onboarding – To ensure a smooth start in your new professional challenge
• The position is initially limited to the end of 2025, extension possible

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Application deadline

26.05.2025