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Our team is dedicated to the preclinical and clinical development of novel pharmacotherapies to treat disorders of the inner ear with high unmet medical need. Because our employees are the key to our success, we carefully select each new member of the team. We seek colleagues who perform their work with knowledge and dedication, who value integrity and who take initiative both within a team and individually.
Does finding a new job in Berlin, the vibrant capital of Germany, sounds like the perfect next step for you? Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of people with acute hearing disorders? Would you like to become part of an energetic team of inspired and highly skilled professionals? Then we invite you to explore AudioCure´s current job positions.
We are currently recruiting. Please see the link below for your opportunity to join the AudioCure team (information on the application process can be found in the separate privacy policy for applicants):
Research Scientist in Neuroscience and/or Otology (m/f/d)
Position Overview:
Join our pioneering team at the forefront of otology and neurodegeneration research. In the role as Research Scientist at AudioCure Pharma, you will be instrumental in shaping our drug development approach with a focus on otic disorders. As part of our team, you will apply a range of experimental methods, employing both in vitro and in vivotechniques, to evaluate efficacy and elucidate the mode-of-action (MoA) for our lead compound AC102. Additionally, you will design robust strategies to further develop our drug pipeline and drive the transition from local to systemic drug administration, paving the way to new therapeutic solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements while working within an interdisciplinary team of experts dedicated to developing drugs with high unmet medical need. Further reading: www.audiocure.com, Rommelspacher et al., PNAS 2024, doi: 10.1073/pnas.2314763121.
Key Responsibilities:
- As a member of a highly interdisciplinary team, you drive the scientific progress of research projects while ensuring innovative and high-quality experimental approaches
- You design, coordinate, and execute cellular and biochemical assays to support the discovery of the MoA
- You contribute to further development of AudioCure’s drug pipeline
- You are open to integrate state-of-the art methods and techniques into research projects
- You document and critically evaluate experimental data and prepare scientific reports
- You ensure that all research activities comply with scientific and regulatory standards
- You prepare and hold presentations for internal discussions as wells as external stakeholders and take an active part in video conferences with collaboration partners
Required Experience and Skills:
- A PhD in neurobiology or other research and development relevant subject (e.g. biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology)
- 5-years+ experience in leading research projects and employing in vivo and in vitro experimental models
- Extensive experience in working with cell culture models (cell lines, primary cells, iPSCs)
- Expertise in applying innovative cell biological and biochemical assays for plate reader based and fluorescence-based analysis
- Prior experience working with animal models for functional and behavioral analysis
- Skilled in independent interpretation, analysis, documentation and presentation of scientific data following scientific standards
- High proficiency in written and spoken English
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Significant experience in the field of neurodegeneration or otology
- Previous experience in working for a pharma company and in complying with industry standards
- Good knowledge in MS office suite and other statistical software (e.g. Prism)
- Experience in the selection and productive cooperation with CROs
- Knowledge of the German language
To be considered for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@ac-clinical.com