Master’s Thesis "Mechanical Activation Pathways in Brain Tissue Using Magnetic Nanomaterials"

Master’s Thesis "Mechanical Activation Pathways in Brain Tissue Using Magnetic Nanomaterials"

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Master’s Thesis Opportunity (Starting June 2026)

Mechanical Activation Pathways in Brain Tissue Using Magnetic Nanomaterials

We are offering an exciting Master’s thesis project for a motivated student interested in neuroscience, biomaterials, and translational research. The project will investigate activation pathways in brain tissue and the biocompatibility of magnetic nanomaterials in a neuromodulation‑related context.

Starting in June 2026 (latest), the work will involve the use of organotypic brain slice cultures, tumor cell injections, fluorescence‑based assays, and histological analyses to study tissue responses. The project will be carried out in a hospital‑based research environment in close collaboration with our biointerfaces research team.

We Offer

• Hands‑on experience with advanced cell culture, histology, and fluorescence techniques
• Insight into translational neuroscience and biomaterials research
• Supervision in an interdisciplinary academic and clinical environment
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative research project
• Close interaction with both hospital‑based and engineering research teams

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

• Employment in an academic setting with interesting insights into research processes
• Flexible hours
• Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
• Joint team activities
• Offices within comfortable walking distance of public transport
• Active health management

Your Tasks

• Culture and maintain organotypic brain tissue slices
• Perform injections of tumor cells and magnetic nanodisks into tissue samples
• Process tissue samples for histological analysis, including fixation, embedding, and sectioning
• Perform Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining
• Conduct fluorescence assays and immunofluorescence staining
• Investigate tissue responses, activation pathways, and nanomaterial biocompatibility
• Optimize magnetic stimulation parameters and experimental protocols
• Work according to established laboratory protocols with high precision and reproducibility

Your Profile

• Background in neuroscience, biology, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field
• Basic understanding of neurobiology or cellular biology
• Experience with histology or immunofluorescence techniques is an advantage
• Strong interest in laboratory‑based biomedical research
• Careful, reliable, and structured working style
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative research team

Additional Information

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