CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d): Interaction of viral proteins with glial cells and neurons

BremenFull-time2026-07-07 → 2026-11-12

Core

Studying the contribution of astrocytes to the neuropathological effects of SARS-CoV-2 using cellular models and advanced quantitative cell biological approaches.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Cell Biology/Neurobiology)

Builds

Cellular models of viral neuropathology

Domain

Neuroscience / Virology / Cell Biology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

cell culture techniques, co-cultures, organoids, high-resolution laser scanning microscopy, image analysis, biochemical methods, molecular biological methods

Preferred skills

quantitative cell biological approaches

Technologies

laser scanning microscopy, image analysis software

Responsibilities

Analyze involvement of endo-lysosomal cysteine peptidases in physiological versus pathological conditions; Study the contribution of astrocytes to neuropathological effects of SARS-CoV-2; Conduct research using cellular models and advanced quantitative cell biological approaches.