Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/d) Center for Regenerative Therapies

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/d) Center for Regenerative Therapies

Anticipated Start Date: 01.05.2026

Application End Date: 19.04.2026

Temporary Employment: 12 months

Working Hours: Full and Part Time

Requisition ID: 1733

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

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Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/d)

Center for Regenerative Therapies

The position is to be filled from April 1, 2026, on a full-time or part-time basis and is initially limited to 12 months. In the case of a positive performance evaluation, long-term employment is intended. Remuneration follows the provisions of the applicable collective agreement and, if the personal requirements are met, is possible according to pay grade E13 TV-L.

The Calegari Group at the CRTD, an institute of TU Dresden within the Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering, investigates the role of adult neurogenesis in cognitive function. Using in-vivo models developed in the lab for the expansion of neural stem cells, the group explores the underlying mechanisms in the olfactory system and hippocampus. The advertised position is embedded in the DFG-funded projects “SCENT Reg” and “BrainLego” and is designed to provide scientific qualification through independent research at the interface of neurobiology and stem cell biology.

Your Responsibilities:

Investigate the cellular and neuronal basis of cognitive functions using innovative experimental approaches

Plan, conduct, and analyze complex brain experiments in genetically modified mouse models, including optogenetic and chemogenetic methods

Link molecular cell biology of adult neural stem cells with neurophysiological questions

Perform advanced experimental manipulations such as pharmacological treatments, surgeries, and organ dissections

Phenotypically characterize experimental models at the histological level using modern microscopy and analytical techniques

Contribute actively to academic teaching, including delivering courses, supervising seminar and thesis projects, and preparing teaching materials

Supervise and mentor students and junior researchers, and organize laboratory operations (e.g., mouse colonies, procurement of materials)

Your Profile:

University degree in neurophysiology or a comparable field

Solid expertise in electrophysiology, biochemistry, analytics, and experimental laboratory work

Practical experience in conducting and analyzing experimental research

Experience handling laboratory animals, ideally with the required certification according to applicable regulations

Independent, structured, and responsible working style

Strong interest in interdisciplinary neurobiological research and scientific qualification

Our Offer:

Remuneration: According to collective agreement, plus annual bonus and company pension scheme

Vacation: 30 days

Career and Development: Numerous internal and external opportunities for professional development, e.g., through our Carus Academy

Work-Life Balance: Support from our Family Office, including childcare placement assistance, holiday programs, and care for relatives

Health: Extensive sports and fitness programs in our state-of-the-art gym, mental health prog