Student Assistant (HiWi/ SHK) (m/f/d) in embryonic organoids

The position offers a student in the life sciences the opportunity to gain practical laboratory experience while supporting research using stem-cell-based embryo models. Working under the supervision of experienced researchers, you will support the team of Dr. Jesse Veenvliet with:

• Routine maintenance of mouse embryonic stem cell cultures
• Routine maintenance of human induced pluripotent stem cell cultures
• Preparation of cell-culture media, solutions and laboratory materials
• Support in the generation of gastruloids and related stem-cell-based models
• Immunostaining and preparation of microscopy samples
• RNA extraction and quantitative PCR
• Basic microscopy and image analysis using established procedures
• Experimental documentation and organization of research data
• General project-related laboratory support

• Current student enrollment at a German university, preferably in biology or biotechnology
• Good English proficiency
• Ability to work independently and carefully at the bench
• Experience with mouse or human (stem) cell culture
• Interest in microscopy and imaging analysis
• Experience with organoid culture is a plus

• Part-time student job (HiWi/SHK position) at 15 or 19 hours per week.
• Work days and times with flexible scheduling.
• Compensation follows the rates for student assistants at the Max Planck Society (€15.00/hour without a degree, €15.61/hour with a first degree).

Please send your application materials via email by 20 November 2026 to hr@mpi-cbg.de, stating HiWi – Embryonic Organoids in the subject line. Please include:

• a short motivation letter
• your CV
• current enrollment certificate
• academic transcript of records

For further details on the project tasks, please contact Dr. Jesse Veenvliet via email veenvliet@mpi-cbg.de. Initial questions about contract terms and compensation can be addressed to Brian von Rueden, Head of Human Resources, via hr@mpi-cbg.de.

• The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, and other components of identity.
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