Job Description

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, we are creating the production of the future with more than 450 employees – digital, sustainable and resilient. In the group » Laboratory automation«, we deal with the automation and digitalization of production processes for cell and gene therapies.

Within the scope of your thesis, you will investigate the influence of hypoxia on the expansion of mesenchymal stem cells in a bioreactor.

The job requires regular attendance at our institute in Aachen.

Be part of change

• Support in bioreactor cultivation of mesenchymal stem cells
• Perform quality analyses such as (fluorescence) microscopy and flow cytometry
• Contribute to a publicly financed research project

What you contribute

• You are studying biotechnology, biology, medical engineering, medicine or a comparable subject
• Initial experience with bioreactors is an advantage
• Ideally, you have initial experience in stem cell cultivation
• Ability to work independently and enjoy working in a teamGood language skills in German and/or English

What we offer

• Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
• Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
• A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
• Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

For any further information on this position please contact:
Lena Felser M.Sc.
Research assistant department »Production metrology«
Phone: +49 241 8904-783

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 84237 Application Deadline: