The iPSC department at Evotec headquarters in Hamburg is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Scientist (all genders) Stem Cell Full-time and permanent Responsibilities: Provide scientific and disease expertise to identify, develop, and validate new drug targets in neuroscience (neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation and psychiatry) or cardiology (cardiomyopathy, cardio-metabolic diseases) with a strong focus on functional assays Lead drug discovery project(s) scientifically along the pre-clinical drug development process Provide proposals and scientific expertise to support advancements of the iPSC drug discovery platform through novel technologies and project ideas, both internally as well as in collaboration with our partners Maintain an awareness of cutting-edge technological advances and scientific knowledge to improve project performance Line management for a small team of lab scientist Manage multidisciplinary teams and assign their work to meet project timelines and goals Deliver documents, technical reports, and presentations in an accurate and timely manner Represent Evotec’s stem cell drug discovery capabilities internally and externally Qualifications: PhD in Biology or other relevant field with a strong focus on iPSC biology and disease modelling and some years of experience after PhD Professional experience in drug discovery from pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus Extensive disease biology understanding relevant to neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, physiatry or cardiology In depth knowledge of human iPSC (incl. hands-on expertise of maintaining, manipulating and differentiating human iPSC and other in vitro models in the relevant disease areas Experience in assay development and adaptation for high throughput screening Expertise in assessing drug safety/toxicology is a plus High level of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and ability to work well in a cross-functional team Excellent communication & people skills as well as experience in managing and professionally developing other scientists and technical staff Ability to work independently Full proficiency of English language – both verbal and written; German advantageous Our offer: A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance To apply, please click on the “ Apply ” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application. FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap. ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.