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Research Assistant/Postdoc (m/f/d)

Anticipated Start Date:  01.11.2026
Application End Date:  16.08.2026
Temporary Employment:  36 months
Working Hours:  Full and Part Time
Requisition ID:  2031

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.

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Research Assistant/Postdoc (m/f/d)

at the Center for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research 

 

 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible on a full- or part-time basis, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, for a fixed term of 3 years. Compensation is based on the pay scale for the public sector (TV-L) and may be classified in pay grade E13, provided you meets the personal qualifications. 
 
The Center for Translational Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Research was founded in late 2010 as a central scientific institution of the University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine at Dresden University of Technology to conduct interdisciplinary research on issues in musculoskeletal medicine and related fields. The BMFTR-funded HYBiRD research project, led by Prof. Michael Gelinsky, includes a subproject investigating the bioprinting of human tissue models using hyaluronic acid-based bioinks to provide realistic tissue models for medical research, drug testing, and, in the future, personalized therapies. 

 

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

  • Development of new, biopolymer-based hydrogel blends for extrusion bioprinting, as well as the production of bioinks by combining the blends with living cells 
  • Physicochemical characterization of the blends
  • Conducting bioprinting experiments using the newly developed and already established bioinks 
  • Cell biological characterization of the bioprinted 3D cell constructs
  • Establishment of a porcine ex vivo articular cartilage tissue culture for testing bioprinted cartilage constructs
  • Collaboration on the standardization of data exchange within the framework of the “MaterialDigital” project platform
  • Documentation of all work performed, technical exchange with the project partner, and publication of the results at scientific conferences and in articles in peer-reviewed journals

 

 

Your Profile:

 

  • A university degree in biofabrication, chemistry, biology, materials science, bioprocess engineering, or a comparable field, along with a Ph.D.
  • Extensive experience with hydrogels, bioinks, cell cultures, and working in an S1 laboratory
  • Ideally, experience in the field of 3D bioprinting
  • Conscientious and skilled handling of toxic and sensitive substances
  • Very good written and spoken English skills
  • Enthusiasm for working in an ambitious, interdisciplinary research group

 

 

We Offer:

 

  • Compensation: Based on the TV-L collective bargaining agreement in pay grade E13, plus an annual bonus, provided you meet the personal requirements
  • Vacation: 30 days of paid vacation
  • Professional Development: Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities to continuously strengthen your skills
  • Company Culture: We value transparency, team spirit, and shared success. Celebrate with us at company gatherings or sporting events like the Rewe Team Challenge
  • Mobility: A subsidy for a job ticket to make your commute eco-friendly and convenient
  • Health: We promote your well-being with modern fitness and exercise programs at our health center, mental health programs, and a comprehensive workplace health management program
  • Shopping benefits: Take advantage of employee discounts at our clinic pharmacy, exclusive corporate benefits, and other shopping portals
  • Work-life balance: Our Family Office supports you with questions regarding daycare spots, vacation programs, and caring for family members. We also offer flexible work arrangements

 

For further technical information, please contact Dr. Anja Lode at anja.lode@tu-dresden.de.

 

Your contact in the HR Directorate

 

 

Antonia Schulz

Tel: 0351-458 77306

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

Our Benefits

Attractive conditions: We offer attractive compensation according to the collective bargaining agreement, 30 days of vacation, and a fixed annual bonus. For retirement, we offer the option of a company-sponsored pension plan.

Career & Development: Benefit from a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, including at our in-house Carus Academy.

Family Focus: Our Family Office supports you with childcare or eldercare needs.

Health & Prevention: You receive free health consultations, comprehensive vaccination coverage, and regular occupational health checkups. You can also take advantage of our in-house health center, Carus Vital.

Mobility & Transportation: Stay mobile with our job ticket or bike leasing options.

Employee Benefits: Take advantage of discounts on our additional offers at mitarbeiterangebote.de or mitarbeitervorteile.de.

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