Biomedical Scientist

(*gn=gender neutral)

The
** Center for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology (CeRA),** group of Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Schlatt, at the University of Münster (WWU), Germany, is offering a position initially limited to 3 years.

**Full-Time**

**Salary according to TV-L E13**

The institute has recently been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the WWU-Medical faculty to discover new biomarkers of sperm function and develop strategies for their evaluation using novel technological tools. Conventional sperm evaluation cannot detect sperm abnormalities at the biochemical and molecular level, limiting its diagnostic value, especially in cases of unexplained male infertility. Therefore, we aim to explore new approaches to assess the functional status of human spermatozoa. We hypothesize that analytical techniques, such as Raman microspectroscopy and flow cytometry/FACS can open the possibility of evaluating simultaneously biochemical and cellular markers otherwise undetectable by traditional methods.

The position may also be provided to an experienced graduate student with an opportunity to obtain a PhD.

For this project, we are searching a highly motivated and ambitious postdoctoral researcher with the desire to shed light on sperm (dys)function and generate clinically relevant information to improve the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility.

**Responsibilties**:

- Develop a research program to determine novel parameters of sperm function and design strategies for their evaluation in the field of andrology
- Assist scientists in experimental design/protocol development and data acquisition and development of cell-based assays in reproductive research
- Data presentation in seminars, public forums and congresses

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in cytometry-based assays and cell sorting
- MSC- or postdoctoral degree in biomedicine or natural sciences
- Knowledge on gonadal cells and/or gametes
- Ability to independently perform reseaech

**Opportunity**:

- An international and creative working environment
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Excellent possibilities for career development
- Option for individual start-up funding

For further information please contact

Please apply
**online **until
**08.03.2023**
- Scientific short CV or biosketch
- A motivation letter indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.