Research Scientist - Neuroinflammation

Research Scientist - Neuroinflammation

Evotec

Hamburg, Germany

At Evotec’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, the Neuroinflammation group within the Translational Neurosciences department is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Scientist (all genders) - Neuroinflammation.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and validate potential glial drug targets for treating neurodegenerative diseases;
• Scientifically lead and support early-stage drug discovery projects;
• Establish high-quality biochemical and/or immunoassays using iPSC-derived glial cells, neurons, primary cells, or cell lines;
• Independently design, perform, analyze, and troubleshoot in vitro experiments; interpret data with biostatistical methods and present findings;
• Coordinate project activities independently and present to internal and external stakeholders;
• Stay up to date with cutting-edge science in neuroinflammation to drive project performance;
• Contribute intellectually and technically to cross-functional drug development teams;
• Line-manage a team of research assistants, including mentoring, performance reviews, and development support;
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to meet goals on time;
• Deliver reports, documents, and presentations with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Neurobiology or related field, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases/neuroinflammation and relevant professional experience (industry experience is a plus);
• Proven track record of independent contributions in neuroinflammation research;
• Technical expertise in complex in vitro models of neuroinflammation, cell signaling, immunoassays, CRISPR/Cas9 screening, human disease genetics, and Omics data analysis;
• Strong background in translational research techniques including molecular biology, immunoassay platforms, and Omics data interpretation;
• Experience with disease-relevant models, particularly iPSC-derived glial cells;
• Determined approach to assay development with a focus on reproducibility and quality;
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Experience mentoring or leading junior staff; ability to manage a small team;
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset;
• Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

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