Research Scientist Skin Rejuvenation (all genders) (m/w/d)

Your Tasks

You are passionate about biological skin research, working in an interdisciplinary team of biologists and bioinformaticians, translating newest scientific findings into consumer-oriented skin care concepts and products? Join our lab and identify new rejuvenation approaches for the skin!

• You will bring in and monitor the latest aging science and deduce innovative opportunities and intervention strategies counteracting skin aging.
• You will initiate innovative screening projects to rejuvenate the skin based on scientifically substantiated findings and will steer them through all phases as a contact person for the research and development labs.
• You will establish and maintain successful collaborations with external partners (such as universities, contract research institutes or startups).
• You will supervise lab employees, postgraduate students, interns and apprentices and motivate them to excellent work.
• You will share your enthusiasm for innovative skin research with others and present your findings and ideas to diverse target groups.

Your Profile

• University degree in natural sciences, accompanied by a PhD; postdoctoral experience is an advantage
• Profound expertise in skin biology, preferably with a focus on skin aging and rejuvenation, knowledge of relevant leading-edge methods as well as hands-on experimental expertise
• Experience in cell culture, cell analytics (e.g. flow cytometry), functional analysis (e.g. CRISPR-Cas) and complex in vitro models
• A strong expertise and interest in genome-wide analysis (metabolome/transcriptome/proteome)
• Knowledge in conducting compound screening projects (target ID, assay development, screening, lead discovery)
• A successful track record in initiating and managing innovation projects, interest in persuing a leadership/managerial career in the future
• Experience in evaluating and writing patents would be an advantage
• Authentic, dynamic and enthusiastic personality with innovation sourcing skills and a strong team orientation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English mandatory and in German preferred

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Regine Siebe usually on Tuesdays between 9 and 10 am via the telephone number: +49 40 4909 4956. We will reject this job opening as soon as we have an adequate number of candidates.