Letzte Änderung: 24. Januar 2023
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Postdoc "Extrahepatic RNA delivery" (m/f/d)
Are you passionate about RNA therapeutics? Do you want to help deliver them to the organs and cells of interest to make use of their therapeutic potential? Do you like to work in a great team and have fun? Then this opportunity might be something for you!
Here, we are looking for a PostDoc in nucleic acid drug delivery/non-viral vector design to deliver therapeutic RNAs. As such, you will be part of a vibrant, dynamic and cross-functional network of dedicated scientists within Bayer’s cell and gene therapy community. The team’s mission is the development of next generation non-viral vectors to help deliver the promise of cell- and gene therapies.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The design, preparation, characterization and evaluation of novel non-viral vectors for the delivery of RNA-based therapeutics in extrahepatic applications
- Establishing new concepts around extrahepatic delivery of therapeutic RNAs as well as designing and driving experiments to test those in (high throughput) in vitro and in vivo settings
- Working together with other dedicated scientists on interdisciplinary drug projects across all divisions as well as external collaborators (industry / academia)
- Being a strong voice within Bayer’s cell and gene therapy community, but also an advocate of groundbreaking science by taking part in external collaborations, presenting at conferences as well as sharing results in scientific publications
WHO YOU ARE
- A relevant PhD degree (e.g., biochemistry, chemistry, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and related fields)
- Strong record of scientific excellence in the field of nucleic acid drug delivery (publications, patents and conference presentations)
- Strong technical knowledge and experience with the design, analytical characterization (e.g. DLS, HPLC, SEC) as well as performance evaluation of non-viral vectors (e.g. LNPs) for the delivery of nucleic acids
- Excellent team player with the ability to work independently
- Creative and flexible thinking, high motivation, and can-do attitude
- Great communication skills (English written and spoken)
- Desirable qualifications: Experience in lipid chemistry as well as bioconjugation techniques
- Practical skills with cell-based and/or in vivo assays to assess the performance of novel non-viral vectors
- Experience and/or knowledge of state-of-the-art gene editing technologies
- Innovative and creative mindset to enable assessment of the latest analytical platforms
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
- Fluent spoken and written English
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YOUR APPLICATION
This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Location: Berlin
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 652501
