Lisa-Marie Maurer

Doctoral Candidate in Synthetic RNA Biology at TU Darmstadt

Bodenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

About

My research focuses on the development and application of RNA aptamers for DNA-binding proteins, combining scientific innovation with practical applications in bacteria. My passion for exploring and unraveling the intricate details of RNA structures is reflected in my solid expertise in Structural Biology and Biochemistry. I am naturally optimistic and enthusiastic, with strong resilience that enables me to overcome challenges and consistently adopt a solution-oriented perspective. Creating a constructive and harmonious environment is an essential part of how I approach collaboration and teamwork.

Experience

  • Technische Universität Darmstadt (5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Scientific researcher/doctoral candidate in the field of Synthetic RNA Biology at AG Suess
      Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    • Vollzeit-Elternschaft
      Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Graduate Student Assistant at Max-Planck-Institut für Hirnforschung
    Mar 2019 - Nov 2019 · 9 mos

    Computer-aided reconstruction of electron microscope data in the Connectomics department.

  • Bioscientia Institut für Medizinische Diagnostik GmbH ()
    • Project Assistant (Clinical Trials Department)
      Apr 2018 - Oct 2018 · 7 mos

      Processing of incoming inquiries for clinical trials and performance evaluation tests with subsequent cost calculation (with MS Excel) and preparation of quotations.

    • Internship and Bachelor's thesis in the Clinical Studies department
      Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 · 6 mos

      Preparation of my bachelor thesis on the stability of selected immunological parameters of residual samples from medical diagnostics.

  • GANZIMMUN Diagnostics AG ()
    • Laboratory assistant (Microbiology department)
      Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 · 3 mos

      Preparation and processing of medical samples and general laboratory activities.

    • Internship in the Department of Microbiology
      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 · 2 mos

      Four-week internship in the microbiology department. Preparation of culture media for microbes, staining of preparations with the Ziehl-Neelsen stain, preparation of antibiograms and supporting laboratory activities.

  • Internship in the wastewater treatment department at Entsorgungs- und Baubetrieb der Stadt Worms
    Jul 2014 - Jul 2014 · 1 mo

    Two-week internship in the wastewater treatment plant department. Work experience in the various departments with a focus on the laboratory.