Master Theses
Calls for specific theses projects are advertised in this section.
MSc Position in CRISPR-based Gene Editing Available
One MSc position is available in the lab of Prof. Dr. Sarah Hedtrich who is newly joining the Berlin Institute of Health/Charité as Johanna-Quandt Professor in September 2021. The start date is negotiable, yet sometime between November 2021 – January 2022 is preferred.
The research project aims to unravel the intracellular trafficking of the Cas9 protein which is a key component of CRISPR-based gene editing. This project is part of a bigger project that aims for the development of an in-situ gene therapy using CRISPR-Cas-based approaches as a new treatment option for severe monogenic skin diseases. Applicants ideally have some experience in cell culture and biomolecular methods. Experience with primary cells, gene therapy, and/or non-viral gene delivery are considered assets.Further key qualifications are:
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal attributes of an ideal team member: high level of honesty and integrity, robust work ethic and accountability, demonstrated initiative, adaptability in a rapidly changing landscape, a creative and curious problem-solver, commitment to engendering a harmonious work environment and strong emotional intelligence.
The successful candidates will work closely with another team member on this project. Applicants should have a BSc degree or similar in biomedical engineering, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field.
The Hedtrich lab is a young and enthusiastic group looking for people willing to shape an innovative research line at the Charité/BIH. Our focus is on drug delivery and nanomedicine, and we are strongly involved in the development of new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of severe monogenic diseases of human epithelia. Research projects within the lab are highly interdisciplinary and routinely require intensive collaborations with groups from other disciplines.
For more information about the Hedtrich group and current research, please see:
If you are interested, please send a letter of motivation as well as a CV to: sarah.hedtrich@ubc.ca
If you are interested in working in a specific group, please contact the respective working group directly. A good way to get in contact is during the module “Current Topics of Pharmaceutical Research”.
Research Projects
Calls for specific research projects are advertised in this section.
Currently no projects are advertised.
If you are interested in working in a specific group, please contact the respective working group directly. A good way to get in contact is during the module “Current Topics of Pharmaceutical Research”.