Post-doc/scientist Cell- and Tissue Technologies

City: Stuttgart

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is one of the world’s leading applied research organizations. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a hub of industrial activity as well as for the benefit of society.

The Fraunhofer IGB is one of the 76 institutes and research centers of the Fraunhofer Society (www.fraunhofer.de). Fraunhofer is the world's leading organization for application-oriented research. Approximately 32 000 employees work on an annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Institute of Interfacial and Biochemical Engineering IGB, we combine biology and technology in our business areas Health, Sustainable Chemistry, and Environmental and Climate protection. We develop processes, technologies and products that enable the industrial application of new solutions for patient-centred healthcare, a sustainable bioeconomy as well as a climate-neutral and resource-efficient circular economy. At our locations in Stuttgart, Leuna, Straubing, and Biberach we carry out research in close collaboration with numerous universities in Germany and abroad.

The department of Cell and Tissue Technologies is located in the main institute in Stuttgart and focuses on animal-free in vitro test alternatives. The New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), for the preclinical testing of efficacy and toxicity of substances, has enormous potential for applied research. The department has been working in the field of cell and molecular biology for more than 25 years and has extensive expertise in the genetic modification of cells and the development of genetically modified cell lines as well as in the establishment of complex tissues e.g., human in vitro skin models. The department's portfolio includes its own and patented 2D in vitro test and screening systems as well as various skin models and disease models of the skin. Of course, the department is also involved in the differentiation of organoids from hiPSC and the establishment of different spheroids.

The position is aimed at people with professional experience in research and development who are interested in contributing to the further successful development of the department in a scientifically excellent and great team and working in a highly specialized environment under excellent conditions in an area with great challenges and excellent future prospects.

What you will do

• Planning, coordination and support of research projects in the field of Cell and Tissue technologies with a focus on practical and market-oriented solutions
• Strong acquisition of industrial and public funding
• Transfer of knowledge and results for the practical use of research results
• Establishing and maintaining collaborations with industrial players, companies, scientific partners and public institutions

What you bring to the table

• University degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical biotechnology / molecular biotechnology or related fields
• A completed PhD in a relevant research area and/or an internationally visible scientific excellence
• In-depth knowledge and skills in (stem)cell and tissue technology e.g., organoids, molecular biotechnology
• Professional experience in leading projects or teams, preferably in applied research or industry
• Strong experience and interest in project acquisition and implementation of research and development projects with national and international partners with a particular focus on industrial cooperation
• A high degree of initiative and personal responsibility
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English

What you can expect

• Varied work in a dynamic and excellent research environment
• Generous and flexible human and material resources
• Unique opportunity to combine practice and theory
• Opportunity to develop complementary organizational and management skills, mentoring
• Family-friendly working culture with flexible working hours and conditions (e.g., home office, public transport subsidy, Flexitime regulation)
• Attractive performance and success-based compensation components
• Corporate benefits: offers from well-known manufacturers and brands
• A broad Fraunhofer network
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Annual appraisal interviews
• Own parking garage with free parking spaces

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about the application process or the position, please contact the HR department:
bewerbung@igb.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 711 970 4009

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
www.igb.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 78984                Application Deadline: 04/30/2025