Student Assistant

21.01.2026, Studentische Hilfskräfte, Praktikantenstellen, Studienarbeiten

Our research group at the Technical University of Munich is looking for a motivated student assistant (HiWi) to support projects in cardiac gene editing and molecular biology. Your tasks will include: •Performing cryo-tissue sectioning using the cryostat •Assisting with tissue processing for downstream applications (DNA/RNA/protein isolation, histology, immunostaining) •Documentation and organization of samples and laboratory work •General support in ongoing experiments Your profile: •Enrolled student in Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or related field •Interest in molecular biology, histology or cardiovascular research •Laboratory experience in tissue handling or cryo-sectioning is an advantage (training will be provided) •Good English-speaking skills (German is an advantage but not required)

Your tasks will include: - Performing cryo-tissue sectioning using the cryostat - Assisting with tissue processing for downstream applications (DNA/RNA/protein isolation, histology, immunostaining) - Documentation and organization of samples and laboratory work - General support in ongoing experiments

Your profile: - Enrolled student in Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or related field - Interest in molecular biology, histology or cardiovascular research - Laboratory experience in tissue handling or cryo-sectioning is an advantage (training will be provided) - Good English-speaking skills (German is an advantage but not required)

We offer: - terminated contract (at least 6-month period required) - hourly compensation (hourly wages: 14€ for Bachelor students, 15,80€ for Master students) - flexible working hours

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail, including a short informal cover letter (the text in the e-mail is sufficient) and a tabular CV to Dr. Vijayanand Rajendran.

Kontakt: vijayanand.rajendran@tum.de