Postdoctoral Researcher: On-Chip models: The μOrgano Lab at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tübingen and at the NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) to focus on the innervation of Adipose-tissue-on-Chip models. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative effort between academia and industry, particularly with Novo Nordisk, to pioneer advanced in vitro models for cardiometabolic diseases.
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d): Innervation of Adipose-tissue-on-Chip models
Summary Table:
- Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
- Research Area: Innervation of Adipose-tissue-on-Chip models
- Location: Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Tübingen, Germany
- Eligibility/Qualification: PhD in natural sciences or engineering
- Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
Job Description: The selected candidate will be involved in designing, fabricating, and characterizing tailored microfluidic platforms, isolating, culturing, and characterizing adipose tissue-associated cells, planning, conducting, and analyzing assays using Organ-on-Chip models, evaluating cell phenotypes and function on chip including innervating neuron’s activity and immunometabolic function, and presenting and publishing research results.
Candidate Profile: Qualified candidates should possess a completed PhD in natural sciences or engineering, comprehensive practical experience in (primary, stem cell) cell culture, microfluidics, and microscopy, in-depth knowledge either with a focus on adipose tissue biology or innervation models, experience with Organ-on-chip models is desirable, willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research activities, very good knowledge of English, and a structured, independent way of working.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a letter of motivation and a CV including contact details for three references by e-mail to peter.loskill(at)uni-tuebingen.de (cc lisa.ickert(at)uni-tuebingen.de).
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
What to expect:
- Working within a multidisciplinary project and a highly innovative research topic.
- The opportunity to work in an exciting collaboration at the interface of academia (μOrganoLab, University of Tübingen) and industry (Novo Nordisk).
- Highly motivated, competent, and multidisciplinary team with scientific and technical staff members.
- Excellent technical equipment and laboratory infrastructure.
- Work-life balance through flexible working hours.
- Staff events and excursions.
Note: Recruitment and remuneration are according to TVL (Tarifvertrag der Länder). The position is initially limited to 2 years. Employment is entirely via the University of Tübingen; no employment relationship with Novo Nordisk. For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Loskill by e-mail at peter.loskill(at)uni-tuebingen.de.
