Screening and Automation Scientist (f/m/x)

Screening and Automation Scientist (f/m/x)

1539/2026/4

• Bonn
• fixed-term
• full-time/part-time

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a globally leading, internationally oriented research institution dedicated to discovering new approaches for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Scientist with PhD in life science or engineering sciences with a focus on nanomedicine in immunity/inflammation and experience with entrepreneurship. Your tasks include

• Drive the development and application of high-content imaging assays to profile immune responses
• Contribute to cutting-edge research in drug and disease profiling
• Engage in business development activities
• Communicate with external stakeholders
• Deliver presentations at conferences
• Support start‑up stage activities

Your profile in cutting edge research

• PhD in life science with focus in immunology and bioengineering, biochemistry, molecular medicine
• Experience in a start‑up environment, industry, business administration customer relations with focus on drug and biomarker discovery
• Background in immunity/inflammation and/or nanomedicine
• Experience with in vitro and cell-based assay development and validation
• Hands‑on experience in laboratory automation, high‑content screening & imaging (HCI/HCS) and single‑cell data analysis, statistical computing, use of AI/ML models for data analysis
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, presentation, and team‑working skills
• Fluency in English

Your role in cutting edge research

A full‑time Scientist position is immediately available in the Laboratory Automation Technologies (LAT) Facility at the DZNE in Bonn. The LAT is a Core Facility, which provides expertise and technologies for lab automation services within the DZNE. You will be part of the spin‑off project team immunXnano that is funded by “Helmholtz Enterprise”. immunXnano's mission is to decode the innate immune landscape, accelerating drug discovery and disease understanding through advanced imaging and data analytics.

Health promotion

Through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund

Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund

Including annual special payment, capital‑forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme

Mobile working

We support mobile work so that you can be productive while working from home

Your application

Excellence in research thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. We stand for a respectful and open culture. We promote equal opportunities, remove barriers, and welcome applications from people across all dimensions of diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities.