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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Mikrogen
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
- Positions: Other Positions
- Application Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 - 14:39 (Africa/Abidjan)
- Country: Türkiye
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Senior Stem Cell & Translational Research Scientist / Research Group Leader
Mikrogen Genetic Diagnosis Center is seeking a highly experienced PhD-level researcher to contribute to the scientific leadership and development of its planned Translational Genomics and Advanced Therapeutic Technologies Leading R&D Laboratory under the TÜBİTAK 1515 Programme.
The successful candidate is expected to have substantial experience in stem cell research, GMP-compliant laboratory environments, translational research, project development and scientific team leadership.
Main Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating stem cell and cell-based research activities
- Contributing to the scientific planning and implementation of the TÜBİTAK 1515 research programme
- Developing new national and international R&D project proposals
- Managing research projects from concept development to execution and reporting
- Establishing and supervising experimental workflows in GMP-compliant or GMP-regulated laboratory environments
- Designing and overseeing studies involving stem cells, patient-derived cellular models and functional validation
- Coordinating multidisciplinary research teams
- Mentoring junior researchers, PhD students and laboratory staff
- Building collaborations with universities, hospitals, research institutes and biotechnology companies
- Supporting publication, patent and technology development activities
- Contributing to the translation of research findings into new diagnostic and therapeutic research directions
Where to apply
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Requirements
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field
- Extensive post-PhD research experience in stem cell or cell-based research
- Demonstrated experience in managing or working at a senior level in a GMP-compliant stem cell/cell therapy laboratory
- Proven experience in developing and leading R&D projects
- Strong track record in project planning, execution, scientific reporting and coordination
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary research teams
- Ability to independently generate new research ideas and convert them into fundable project concepts
- Strong scientific publication record
- Excellent command of English
Specific Requirements
- Experience in patient-derived cellular models, iPSC, organoid or disease-modelling systems
- Experience in functional validation of genetic findings
- Knowledge of translational genomics and rare disease research
- Experience in gene or RNA-based therapeutic research
- Previous involvement in national or international funded projects
- Experience in Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars or similar international programmes
- Experience in technology transfer, patent development or industry–academia collaboration
- Previous responsibility for laboratory establishment, quality systems or GMP documentation
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
- Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Country: Türkiye
Contact
- State/Province: Ankara
- City: Ankara
- Website: https://www.mikrogenlab.com
- Street: Reşit Galip Caddesi No:18
- Postal Code: 06680
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Phone: [contact details available in the full listing]
