Job descriptionAre you interested in understanding how genetic and environmental factors contribute to disease emergence by dysregulating human brain development? We are an ambitious and creative team addressing such research questions in human brain organoids.The working language in the group and institute is English and we welcome international applicants. We offer scientific and personal development opportunities. With us, you will also have the chance to learn image and omics data analysis in an international cutting-edge setting through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Neuroscience Network. In the field of bioengineering, we are ideally placed as part of the Excellence Cluster 3D Matter Made to Order.For more information, please visit our website.Personal qualification:We are looking for a molecular biologist / biochemist / computational biologist (PhD) who will enhance our stem cell and brain organoid cultures and analyze molecular and cellular disease phenotypes using diverse readouts. These include transcriptomic and proteomic profiling as well as high-end microscopy. The ideal candidate combines a passion for developmental neuroscience and an eagerness to learn new methods to answer challenging research questions. CRISPR-Cas genome editing skills are desirable.Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific train-ing when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexi-ble working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Please apply online until October 14, 2024 using the vacancy number 1381/2024 to Ms Kehrer, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Kaiserstr. 12, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany.For further information, please contact Prof. Simone Mayer, E-Mailsimone.mayer@kit.edu.You can find further information on the internet: www.kit.eduKIT - The Research University in the Helmholtz Association