DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting-edge research into diseases of the nervous system. With its outstanding research personalities and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it offers the best conditions for publications and results at the highest level.

Around 1,200 employees at 10 locations in Germany 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!

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x)

Code: 1386/2025/1

The group of Dr. Daniele Bano investigates molecular mechanisms associated with neurodegenerative diseases. We are interested to understand the genetic and non-genetic basis underlying the heterogeneous clinical manifestations associated with inherited mitochondrial lesions. Consistent with our previous published studies (see https://www.dzne.de/en/research/research-areas/fundamental-research/research-groups/bano/publications/), one goal is to identify disease modifiers that can counteract aberrant mitochondrial metabolism.

Your role in detail

The team is actively seeking a dynamic and science-driven Postdoc with a passion for hands-on experimental work. The successful candidate will be an important reference point for the work in our laboratory, as she/he will conduct experiments to finalize ongoing projects and will develop novel lines of research, including studies on risk factors that promote Parkinson’s disease. Most of the experimental studies will employ Caenorhabditis elegans as an in vivo model organism, whereas iPSC-derived neurons/glia will be used to confirm newly identified molecular mechanisms. Additional details about the different projects and career perspectives will be discussed during the interview.

The new team member will have the opportunity to expand her/his scientific knowledge and skills by performing multi-omics (RNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics) data analyses. Additionally, the new co-worker will manage state-of-the-art equipment within the laboratory and will contribute to the training of undergraduate and graduate students. 

Your qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to meeting deadlines
• High sense of responsibility for the success of the studies
• Applicants with experience in proteomics are also encouraged to apply.

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, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that familie is important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, 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
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant
• Exciting and fully funded research projects -  dedicated mentorship; an excellent scientific environment in a major center for translational neuroscience research.
• Job with prospects The position is for 2 years and can be renewed. 

For questions prior to your applciation, please contact Daniele.Bano@dzne.de

Please submit your full appplication document via the link below.

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Application deadline

14.03.2025