Research assistant, PhD student in the University Eye Clinic

About us

The School VI of 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, the university cooperates closely with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen.

We are offering 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 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 investigated in this project for their biocompatibility in a mouse model. A key component of the project is therefore the use of an animal model; in addition, cell culture-based methods, histological and immunohistological techniques, and detection methods at the RNA (qRT-PCR) and protein levels (Western blot, FACS) are employed.

Your tasks

• Planning and conducting animal experiments
• Planning and conducting various laboratory experiments, with a focus on cell culture, 
• molecular biology studies, immunohistochemical staining and tissue engineering experiments.
• Publishing and presenting project results at national and international level
• Attending project meetings and scientific events

Your profile

Recruitment requirements:

• A completed university degree (Diploma (Uni) / Master’s) in biology, biomedicine, life sciences or a comparable field.
• Possession of an animal experimentation licence (FELASA or equivalent)
• Your research interests should lie in regenerative and translational medicine.
•  Experience in working with animals 

Preferred qualifications:

• Good command of written and spoken German
• Experience in cell culture, molecular biology techniques and immunohistochemical analysis
• Experience in planning, conducting and evaluating scientific studies
• Experience in preparing scientific presentations and publications is also an advantage

We offer

You can find comprehensive information and benefits about working at the University Medicine Oldenburg at the following link (https://uol.de/en/fk6/profil-und-struktur/personalmanagement/jobs/benefits). 

We offer a varied, stimulating and challenging role with the opportunity to work independently, as well as the chance to pursue an academic qualification (PhD). The University also offers support for academic careers (e.g. through further education and training programmes, (https://uol.de/medizin/nachwuchs), flexible, family-friendly working hours, as well as supplementary pension provision under the VBL scheme for the public sector and remuneration in accordance with collective agreements (annual bonus, occupational pension scheme, capital-forming benefits), including 30 days’ annual leave. Furthermore, we offer comprehensive and interdisciplinary training in the field of tissue engineering, utilising state-of-the-art methods in regenerative medicine and molecular biology, as well as in the field of animal experimentation.

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.

Contact

For further information, please contact PD Dr. Sonja Mertsch,