Postdoctoral Researcher

**Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences**
**Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) - Protein Homeostasis in Aging and Disease**
**Thorsten Hoppe Laboratory - CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging Research**:
**YOUR TASKS**:

- Studying the conserved regulation of proteostasis networks in C. elegans, mammalian cell culture ,and samples of disease patients
- Combining state-of-the-art (opto)genetics, biochemical and imaging techniques
- Defining proteostasis networks essential for stress resistance and tissue functionality
- The proposed project will have broad implications for the understanding of tissue regeneration and age-associated neurodegeneration. Novel findings may be relevant for future therapeutic interventions against degenerative aging-associated diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s disease.

**YOUR PROFILE**:

- Doctorate in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology
- Interested in protein quality control and aging research
- Good communication skills, fluency in English
- Creativity, strong ability for teamwork and problem solving
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Outstanding performance throughout your undergraduate studies and doctorate

**WE OFFER**:

- International, enthusiastic and collaborative research group
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Flexible working time models
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers

**The position is available as soon as possible on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term of four years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L on the pay scale for the German public sector.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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