PostDoc iPSC-based Lung-on-chip to study viral infections

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establishment of viral infection model in iPSC based Lung-on-chip
• iPSC cell culture and differentiation
• development of tailored microbial assays
• testing of antiviral drugs and correlates of protection
• establishment of gut-liver models in a organ-on-chip platform

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology or similar studies
• experience with viral infection models
• experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR and microscopy, incl. immune fluorescence staining
• experience with iPSC or OoC culture is a plus
• fluency in written and spoken English essential
• fluency in German is a plus
• experience working in a BSL-2 environment is a plus

We offer you even more:

• Cutting-edge Research Opportunity: Be at the forefront of innovative research using iPSC-based lung-on-chip technology to advance the study of viral infections and the development of antiviral drugs
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage in a large-scale interdisciplinary project, collaborating with leading experts across microbiology, cell biology, system biology, and vaccine development.
• Industry and Academic Partnership: Unique chance to work within a dynamic network of academic and industrial partners, facilitating a blend of academic research rigor and industrial applicability
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the development of new therapeutic strategies and vaccines, with the potential to save lives and manage viral outbreaks more effectively
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to cutting-edge laboratories and the latest technology in organ-on-chip and iPSC research
• Cross-Disciplinary Skill Enhancement: Develop a diverse skill set across microbiology, cell biology, and system biology, enhancing your career prospects in both academia and industry
• Innovative Research Environment: Work in an environment that encourages innovation, experimentation, and the pushing of scientific boundaries
• Contribution to Global Health: Play a key role in advancing research that has direct implications for global health challenges, particularly in the realm of infectious diseases
• Network Expansion: Expand your professional network significantly through collaboration with a wide array of experts and stakeholders in a field of growing importance

Reference number: DM18/2024

*Limited to 31.05.2026