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!

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in Axon Growth and Regeneration

Code: 1440/2025/5

Your role in detail

You will address questions related to axon growth and regeneration, by investigating mechanisms that control developmental or pathological processes. How do nerve cells grow during their early stages of development? And how can these processes be reactivated so that damaged nerve cells can regenerate after a spinal cord injury? These are the key research topics of our lab.

Based on previous results and expertise of our group you will develop your own research projects and profile. You will explore and establish state-of-the-art cell culture, in vivo and microscope techniques to perform the experiments and analyse your data.

Your qualifications

• You hold a PhD in neuroscience, medicine, (bio)medical sciences or in a related field
• Strong background in neuroscience as well as advanced statistics and novel microscope methods to design your project and analyse your data
• Experience in animal work as well as neuroscience methods like cell culture and in vivo surgeries
• High degree of independence in conducting experiments, processing data and presenting results
• Outstanding analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• A track record of publishing high quality scientific articles
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required

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 subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family 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 - excellent publication opportunities and great potential for the further development of your own research profile
• 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
• The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension

For further questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Sina Stern (sina.stern@dzne.de).

Please submit your application via the link below.

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Application deadline

05.06.2025