Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (m/f/d) in Orthodontics | Translational Research (841)

Job description

Ph.D. Opportunities: Translational Research in Orthodontics!

With the new Orthodontics Clinic, the Brandenburg Medical School is expanding its clinical and academic offerings to include a dedicated orthodontics department. This creates a modern environment in which patient care, the training of the next generation of dental professionals, and scientific advancement are closely intertwined. Would you like to advance scientific knowledge and help shape innovative approaches in dentistry? Then contribute your ideas to our translational research and help further develop our research infrastructure!

As a Research Assistant/Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) in Orthodontics | Translational Research

Start Date: January 1, 2027
Workload: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Employment: Fixed-term for 36 months
Work Location: Brandenburg an der Havel—at Germany’s most modern university dental hospital!

The Brandenburg Medical University (MHB) is a state-recognized, municipally funded university with a special focus on practice-oriented teaching, innovative research, and the training of the next generation of physicians and psychologists. In close collaboration with our affiliated hospitals, we combine scientific excellence with modern patient care and are actively shaping the future of medicine in Brandenburg and beyond!

With the opening of our University Dental Clinic on August 3, 2026, we have expanded our range of patient care, teaching, and research services. The state’s first university dental clinic has been established in the historic, listed former power plant in Brandenburg an der Havel. The clinic offers fully digitally equipped treatment stations and will be gradually expanded to approximately 40 treatment units. In addition to general dental care, the clinic provides specialized consultations for people with dental anxiety and oral mucosal diseases, as well as sleep dentistry and mobile care.
The university clinic is the heart and center of our Brandenburg Model Dental Medicine Program, which we introduced in 2024 as the first program of its kind in the state. Each year, 48 students begin the program and, starting in their seventh semester, begin treating their own patients under professional supervision. 

Your Responsibilities:

Research & Scientific Publications

• Development and management of scientific research projects in the field of orthodontics
• Conducting statistical analyses as well as evaluating and interpreting scientific data
• Publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting them at national and international conferences and meetings
• Contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and to the initiation and implementation of national and international research collaborations
• Networking research projects with MHB research centers as well as with regional and national partners
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with medical and natural science disciplines

Laboratory Operations & Quality Assurance

• Support in setting up and operating the research laboratory, particularly in managing measurement equipment, test benches, and data analysis software
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and meticulous documentation of equipment, experimental setups, and test procedures
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as scientific quality standards in research and laboratory operations

Teaching & scientific exchange

• Participation in student instruction and supervision of students
• Participation in doctoral colloquia, lab seminars, and methodology courses

Your Profile:

Professional Qualifications

• A completed graduate degree in biochemistry, molecular medicine, biology, biotechnology, or a related field in the natural sciences
• Methodological expertise in translational research and statistics
• Experience in scientific work, as well as in the analysis, interpretation, and written presentation of scientific results
• Practical experience in experimental research and in the use of scientific measurement and analysis methods
• Proficiency in using digital applications and scientific software, particularly statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, or GraphPad Prism)
• Excellent written and spoken German and English

Personal Skills & Additional Qualifications

• An independent, structured, and self-directed work style, as well as strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration with medical and natural science disciplines
• Motivation and willingness to participate in student instruction and to mentor students
• A meticulous and responsible work ethic, particularly regarding experimental documentation and adherence to scientific quality standards
• Willingness to pursue scientific training and complete a doctoral degree, for which structured support will be provided as part of the position

Your Benefits:

• Structured guidance for your doctoral dissertation and support in developing your scientific qualifications
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and networking with regional and national research partners
• Opportunities to present and publish your own research findings at scientific conferences and in academic journals

as well as

• Flexible working hours (based on our core working hours) & a supportive work environment
• 30 days of vacation: 28 days of annual leave (increased based on length of service) + 2 days off for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
• Mobility: Discounted “Deutschlandticket” as a job ticket; BusinessBike for permanent employees
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and professional experience
• WorkLifePortal with digital health services, workouts, recipes, and tips
• Occupational health services, including preventive medical checkups

Start your academic career at the MHB!

We look forward to getting to know you and working with you to further advance translational research at the MHB. Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute your own scientific ideas and advance your doctoral studies in an interdisciplinary environment. Apply now and become part of our team!

Please submit your application materials via our online application portal. To do so, please use the “Apply” button on the right or below the job posting. Please understand that we can only consider applications submitted through the specified application channel.

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Company description

The Brandenburg Medical University (MHB) is a state-recognized university operated by local municipalities, with a special focus on practice-oriented teaching, innovative research, and the training of the next generation of physicians and psychologists. Working closely with our affiliated hospitals, we combine scientific excellence with modern patient care and are actively shaping the future of medicine in Brandenburg and beyond!

Contact

Mandy Dannewitzsch
E-Mail: Stellenausschreibung@mhb-fontane.de
Phone: +49 3391 39-14005

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Locations

https://www.mhb-fontane.de/de/

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