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The Department of Neuroanatomy and Molecular Brain Research addresses questions concerning the development, function, and diseases of the nervous system. Department staff participate in all teaching activities of the Institute of Anatomy. Our current research focuses on investigating neuronal processes modulated by the protein reelin, examining glioblastoma cells, and developing cerebral organoids. Our laboratory is equipped with a range of established morphological, cell biological, and molecular biological methods, as well as conventional and confocal microscopy, including live-cell imaging.
As a research assistant (m/f/d), you will independently and reliably prepare and conduct experiments, interpret the results, and take on teaching responsibilities for the first four semesters of human medicine.
Your tasks:
- They participate in existing and/or develop their own research projects.
- intensive collaboration in anatomy teaching for medical students
- Acquisition of third-party funding
Your profile:
- Completed studies (Master’s, Diploma, State Examination) in medicine, biology or comparable subjects
- Professional experience in a comparable position is desirable.
- Willingness to familiarize oneself with sub-areas of anatomical teaching
- Enjoyment of working with students
We offer:
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Employment at one of Germany’s largest universities, part of the University Alliance Ruhr
- Extensive training and further education opportunities
- A comprehensive range of services to promote health in the workplace
- Collaboration in a dedicated and appreciative team
Further information:
Employment is on a salaried basis and is governed by the collective agreement for public sector employees of the German states (TV-L).
Upon fulfillment of the personal and collective agreement requirements, the position will be classified in pay grade E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ .
The place of employment is Ruhr University Bochum.
The scope of the teaching load is governed by Section 3 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Teaching Load Ordinance.
At the applicant’s request, the position can also be filled on a part-time basis.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international reach. The campus languages are German and English. Proficiency in at least one of these languages and a willingness to learn the other are required. RUB provides corresponding free language courses for its employees.
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of an applicant, the Staff Council will guarantee its participation in the entire process. Please contact wpr@rub.de .
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Eckart Förster Tel.: +49 234 32 25003
Claudia Pahlow Tel.: +49 234 32 12450
Unfortunately, travel expenses, accommodation costs, loss of earnings, and other application costs for job interviews cannot be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application, quoting reference number 5947, by August 17, 2026, via our online application portal.
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