Research Assistant position in a project ‘to elucidate cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease’

Your Duties:

• Participate in a DFG project to elucidate cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease including the use of induced pluripotent stem cells, live cell microscopy and image analysis (Nat. Commun. 2024, 15:1679; Nat. Commun. 2025, 16:8756; Transl. Psychiatry 2026, 16:223)
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards a PhD

Requirement:

• Completed degree (M.Sc.) in biology or a related field

Additional Qualifications:

• High motivation
• Background or experience in molecular biology techniques, neuronal cell culture and computer-assisted data analysis
• Good English skills and willingness to work in an international team

We offer: 

• An excellent international environment with state-of-the-art research opportunities and participation in the graduate programs of Osnabrück University (ZePrOS)

Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working parents balance their family and working lives.

Osnabrück University is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and the professional equality of the genders. We promote a culture of science and work that enables fair opportunities and a discrimination-free environment for learning, teaching, and working. In doing so, we strive for fair representation of all social groups among our staff and work to counteract underrepresentation.

Applications from people with severe disabilities and those treated as equivalent under applicable law will be given preferential consideration where candidates are equally qualified.

Please submit your application (including a letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, 2 reference addresses) by July 1, 2026 as one PDF file via email (reference “2026Neuro”) to the Dean of the School of Biology/Chemistry (Email:  bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de). 

Please visit  www.neurobiologie.uni-osnabrueck.de or contact Prof. Dr. Roland Brandt (email:  robrandt@uni-osnabrueck.de) for further information.