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!

Postdoc (f/m/x)

Code: 1383/2025/1

A post-doctoral researcher position (100%) is available to work with the working group of Dr. Sinead O’Sullivan and Prof. Donato Di Monte, at the DZNE Bonn.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher (m/f/x) with extensive laboratory experience and, ideally, a background in neuroscience.

Your role in detail

Our research team investigates molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease. This project will focus specifically on oligodendrocytes and how they may contribute to the progression of Parkinson’s disease. To study these questions, we will use in-vivo, ex-vivo (organotypic slice culture) and in-vitro (primary cell culture) models.

Your qualifications

• Felasa accreditation or equivalent
• Previous experience with pertinent experimental models (e.g., oligodendroglial cultures, organotypic slice culture and/or brain stereotactic injections) and relevant techniques (e.g., confocal imaging, immunohistochemistry, protein/RNA analysis)
• Analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• A track record of publishing high quality scientific articles
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required

What our emolyees 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, home office, 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
• The position is initially limited to 2 years

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Application deadline

14.02.2025