Research Associate in Cellular and Molecular Control of Tissue Mechanics (m/f/x)

at  LeibnizInstitut fr Polymerforschung Dresden e V

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,
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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.
At the Cluster of Excellence “Physics of Life” (PoL), the Chair of Tissue Dynamics (Campàs Lab)
offers a position as
Research Associate in Cellular and Molecular Control of Tissue Mechanics (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 initially limited until December 31, 2025 with the option
of extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act
(Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further
academic qualification.
The Chair of Tissue Dynamics (Prof. Dr. Otger Campàs) uses interdisciplinary and quantitative
approaches to study the physics and mechanics of multicellular systems, especially in developing
embryos (https://physics-of-life.tu-dresden.de/en/research/core-groups/campas). We have
developed techniques to quantify and perturb local tissue mechanics using microdroplets. These
techniques offer unique opportunities to study physical aspects of multicellular systems. Our lab,
hosted at the Max Planck Institute for Cell Biology and Genetics, is part of the PoL (https://physics-of-
life.tu-dresden.de/en), which is a new interdisciplinary research center dedicated to Biological Physics
and Quantitative Biology in the outstanding Dresden environment.
Tasks: We seek independent, passionate, and motivated applicants for a Postdoc position to study
the molecular and cellular control of tissue mechanics during zebrafish embryonic development, as
well as existing mechanical feedback loops. The successful applicant will work in a collaborative
manner with a highly interdisciplinary group of researchers, including physicists, biologists and
engineers.
Requirements: A university and a PhD degree in Biology or Physics (or related fields) as well as
previous experience in zebrafish cell/developmental biology are required. Previous experience in
quantitative developmental biology and/or in the study of mechanics in zebrafish embryonic
development will be considered positively.
For any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Otger Campàs
(otger.campas@tu-dresden.de).
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 application (including a cover letter explaining your
motivation to apply for this position and your CV) by March 15, 2024
(stamped arrival date or the time stamp on the email server of TUD
applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal
https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file with
max. 4 MB to kerstin.pelz@tu-dresden.de (subject line “Postdoc position in Cellular and
Molecular Control of Tissue Mechanics”) or to: TU Dresden, PoL, z. Hd. Frau Kerstin Pelz,
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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