TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
The Cluster of Excellence “Physics of Life” (Po L) offers a position in the Junior Research Group Physical Measurements and Manipulation of Living Systems as
Research Associate / Postdoc in Directed Collective Cell Migration (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
starting as soon as possible. The position is limited until December 31, 2026. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – Wiss Zeit VG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.
Tasks:

• Development of a framework about biophysical mechanisms of cell guidance in vivo.
• Review of current literature on electro- chemo- and durotaxis in morphogenesis.
• Development of new theoretic knowledge with the aim to elucidate whether and how the eye guide neural crest and cranial placodes to shape the head.
• Establishment of new methods for directed cell migration assays, imaging pipelines for acquisition and analysis in both Xenopus and zebrafish.
• Investigate the how tissue patterning emerges from directed movements.
• Presentation of research results at conferences.
• Writing scientific publications and reports.

Requirements:

• University and Ph D degree in in biology or physics with the focus on tissue morphogenesis.
• Experience in bioimaging and analysis of 3D deep tissue morphogenesis.
• Experience with transcriptomics.
• Experience with non-conventional animal systems.
• Experience with 3D tissue biophysical analysis.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by December 3, 2024 (stamped arrival date or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD Secure Mail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file with the subject line ‘Research Associate’ to recruiting.pol@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Po L, Frau Julia Abram, Arnoldstr. 18, 01307 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.
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