Research Associate (m-w-d)

The Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is seeking a part-time (65 %) Research Associate (m-w-d) for a fixed term until 30.09.2029, starting from 15.12.2026. Remuneration will be determined based on job duties and responsibilities and will be aligned with the fulfillment of listed personal requirements, up to pay grade 13 under the TV-L (Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst der Länder – German Public Service Pay Agreement for the Federal States).

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research as part of the EU-funded project “ReproMet-STEM-Care: Universal Stem Cell Testing Platform to Safeguard the Supply of Critical Medicines”
• Design and perform cell culture experiments and in vitro stimulation studies using adult tissue-derived stem cells
• Establish and characterize cell co-culture systems and organoid models
• Perform molecular and cellular analyses, including PCR, Western blotting, and flow cytometry (FACS)
• Analyze and interpret omics datasets, including transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data
• Contribute to scientific publications and present research findings

Requirements

• A Master's degree, German Diplom or equivalent qualification in natural sciences or medicine
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and human cell culture
• Basic knowledge of omics technologies and bioinformatics-based data analysis; more advanced expertise is desirable
• Good to excellent written and spoken German language skills
• Good to excellent written and spoken English language skills
• Ability to work independently, systematically and accurately, with a commitment to thorough documentation of experimental work
• Proficiency in standard office applications and scientific data analysis software
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific exchange