Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)
Core
Establishing and developing human iPSC-derived RPE models as a platform for complement and functional studies, investigating local complement production and activation in RPE cells under stress with a focus on dry AMD and geographic atrophy.
Role type
Research scientist (cell biology/ophthalmology)
Builds
iPSC-derived RPE cell models and associated datasets
Domain
Biomedical research, Ophthalmology, Cell biology
Required skills
iPSC differentiation to RPE cells, qPCR, Western Blot, ELISA, Multiplex-Immunoassays, Immunofluorescence/Immunohistochemistry, Confocal microscopy, Data analysis, Scientific writing, Grant writing
Preferred skills
Extracellular vesicle isolation and characterization, Teaching experience
Technologies
qPCR, Western Blot, ELISA, Multiplex-Immunoassays, Confocal microscopy
Responsibilities
Establishing and developing human iPSC-derived RPE models, Investigating local complement production and activation in RPE cells, Planning, conducting, and evaluating experiments (cell culture, protein and gene expression analysis, immunoassays), Analyzing large datasets, Writing publications and participating in grant applications, Mentoring PhD students and undergraduates
Seniority
Mid-level researcher (PhD required)