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Phd Student (m/f/d) Biochemistry/ Cell Biology

Anticipated Start Date:  01.10.2025
Application End Date:  05.09.2025
Temporary Employment:  24 months
Working Hours:  Part Time
Requisition ID:  1463

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

Together for the cutting-edge medicine of tomorrow - become part of  University Medicine Dresden

 

PhD Student (f/m/d) in Biochemistry/Cell Biology 

Institute of Physiological Chemistry

 

 

The position is to be filled starting October 1, 2025, part-time (26 hours per week) and initially limited to 24 months. Classification will be according to the pay regulations of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L) and may be assigned to salary group E13 upon fulfillment of the personal requirements.

 

The position is part of the German Research Foundation (DFG)-funded project
“Characterization of the physiological function and regulatory networks of the signal peptidase peptidase in the murine testis.”
Our research group investigates protein degradation pathways linked to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and their regulatory mechanisms. The focus is on intramembrane proteases of the Signal Peptidase Peptidase (SPP) and SPP-like (SPPL) family, which play a central role in maintaining membrane protein homeostasis in mammalian cells. Although these unique proteases were discovered over 20 years ago and have important functions in immune response, atherosclerosis, carcinogenesis, and male fertility, their regulatory mechanisms remain largely unexplored.

 

 

Your challenge – where your expertise is needed:

 

  • Planning, conducting, and analyzing molecular biological, chemical, and cell biological experiments, including cell culture and animal work within the research project

  • Learning new experimental methods and independently implementing experiments in close coordination with the research group leader

  • Careful documentation of all procedures, responsibility for laboratory protocols, and support in general laboratory operations

  • Supervising and coordinating technical staff to ensure efficient workflows

  • Active participation in seminars, internal lab meetings, and presentation of your own results within the research group, institute, and at national and international conferences

  • Preparing research findings for publication and contributing to securing third-party funding

 

 

Your profile – the perfect fit:

 

  • Completed Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field

  • Practical experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or cell biology

  • High motivation to investigate molecular mechanisms within a small, science-driven team

  • Willingness to work with murine model systems

  • Very good command of English, both written and spoken

  • Experience with word processing and graphic software as well as bioinformatics databases (protein and gene databases)

 

 

What we offer – convincing benefits:

 

  • An exciting research project with high translational potential

  • A versatile and responsible position within a dynamic and future-oriented environment of cutting-edge medicine, with numerous opportunities for development

  • Attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement including special payments

  • Flexible working hours to enable a balance between family and career

  • Access to company health and fitness programs at our Carus Vital health center, including participation in team events, lectures, courses, and seminars

  • Childcare support through partnerships with nearby childcare facilities

  • Company-supported retirement provision for your post-career phase

  • Bike leasing options and the availability of a job ticket

  • Support services for all life areas via our family office and employee counseling

  • Additional benefits through our employee benefits program

 

Your contact in the HR Directorate

 

 

Elena Koch

Tel: 0351-458- 2594

Severely disabled applicants are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages. 

To ensure the best possible health protection for our patients and employees, we require proof of measles vaccination (a medical certificate) in accordance with the Infection Protection Act. Further proof of vaccination status must be presented before starting work.

Good reasons for the Dresden University Medicine as an employer

Attractive conditions

With us, you can expect remuneration in line with the company pay scale, 30 days' vacation and a fixed annual bonus. For the time after your active career, we offer the possibility of a company-supported pension scheme.

Diverse working environment

Dresden University Hospital is one of the most innovative and successful hospitals in Germany. As a maximum care provider, it covers the entire spectrum of medicine and offers varied tasks in a wide range of areas.

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