PhD position

About us

School VI Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the fields of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neurosciences, psychology and health services research. Together with the four regional hospitals, School VI forms the University Medicine Oldenburg. Furthermore, there is close cooperation with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen. 

Your tasks

An exciting project in the field of translational regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This DFG-funded research project aims to investigate a new matrix for the reconstruction of the ocular surface. The doctoral students receive comprehensive and transdisciplinary training in the field of tissue engineering and specialise in the latest methods of regenerative medicine and molecular biology as well as animal experiments. The aim of this project is to produce a patient-specific, transparent and GMP-compliant tissue substitute for the regeneration of the ocular surface. The matrices based on human corneal cells, which have already been successfully established and tested in vitro, will be analysed for their biocompatibility in a mouse model in this project. An essential part of the project is therefore working with an animal model; cell culture-based methods, histological and immunohistological procedures, detection methods at RNA (qrtPCR) and protein level (Western blot, FACS) are also used. 

Your profile

Requirements are:

Recruitment requirements are a university degree (Diploma (Uni)/ Master) with a scientific orientation (biology, biomedicine, life science or comparable). Your research interests should be in regenerative, translational medicine. Knowledge of animal experiments is required, including FELASA certificate (or comparable qualification) as well as the willingness to perform animal experiments. Experience in cell culture, molecular biology techniques and immunohistochemical analyses is also desirable. You should be able to work in a team and show high motivation and determination for laboratory work. Good knowledge of English and at least basic knowledge of German is expected.

Desirable are: 

Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of scientific studies, as well as the preparation of scientific presentations and publications are desirable. As well as a high degree of independence, flexibility and the ability to work in a team and a willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment

We Offer

A varied, stimulating and challenging field of activity with the opportunity for self-determined work. We offer the opportunity for academic qualification (doctorate). The University of Oldenburg also offers academic career support (e.g. through further education and training programmes, (https://uol.de/en/school6/early-career)), flexible, family-friendly working hours and a VBL supplementary pension scheme in the public sector.

Our standards

The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increase the percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to § 21 Section 3 NHG, female candidates with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.

Further information

There is the possibility of personal scientific qualification [doctorate].

Contact:

For general questions contact Dr. Sonja Mertsch by email sonja.mertsch@uni-oldenburg.de.