Postdoc - Blood-Brain Barrier Model Development (all genders) (full-time, temporary for 24 months)

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The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as PostDoc - Blood-Brain Barrier Model Development (all genders) (full-time, temporary for 24 months)

AbbVie invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on advancing our understanding of drug transport across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This role is pivotal in enhancing drug delivery for neurological and neuro-oncological therapeutics, addressing the significant challenge of drug penetration into the brain tissue. The successful candidate will engage in developing state-of-the-art in vitro models using human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cell types in transwell, organoid, and microfluidic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize advanced in vitro models of the BBB to serve as screening platforms for brain disposition of various drug modalities.
• Correlate drug absorption data using these models with human in vivo exposure data and integrate findings into pharmacokinetic models.
• Interact with stakeholders to adapt models according to project needs.
• Attend conferences to stay at the forefront of scientific innovation and engage with leading experts in the field.
• Design and write scientific papers

This is how you make a difference:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as cellular biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, or bioengineering.
• Proven expertise in working with hiPSCs and developing complex cellular models.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights for drug development.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, demonstrated through publications and presentations.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects concurrently within a collaborative setting.

Here's how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Have questions? Email Talentacquisition.de@abbvie.com – we look forward to hearing from you! 

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