Welcome,
my name is Dr. Natalie Schindler.
- Biochemist by training
- Worked in academic life science research in the fields of cell biology, molecular biology and genetics
- Intensive university didactic training
- Many years of university level teaching experience
"My mission is to empower the next generation of scientists to teach the life sciences with clarity and confidence. By combining my scientific background with proven didactic methods, I help transform slide decks into engaging learning experiences that truly connect with students."
Dr. Natalie Schindler, Dipl.-Biochem.
Academic education
2024-2025
Extended teacher training
Reading and writing didactics Certificate, Writing Center Johannes-Gutenberg University, Mainz
2021
Rheinland-Palatinate Certificate for university didactics, Hochschulevaluierungsverbund Süd-West e.V.
2013
Dr. phil. nat. "magna cum laude" in biochemistry at the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University Frankfurt am Main & the Max-Planck-Instiut for Heart and Lung research, Bad Nauheim
2001-2006
Biochemistry studies and biochemistry diploma at the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Professional career
2026-today
Self-employed consultant to support STEM scientists in higher education.
2025-today
Adjunct Lecturer, Life Sciences, Reutlingen University for Applied Sciences, Reutlingen
2017-2026
Scientist, SFB1361, Johannes-Gutenberg University, & Institute of Molcular Biology, Mainz
2014-2017
Postdoc, Umeå university, Sweden
2013-2014
Postdoc, Max-Planck-Instiut for Heart and Lung research, Bad Nauheim
2007-2013
PhD thesis, Max-Planck-Instiut for Heart and Lung research, Bad Nauheim
2006-2007
Research stay, Pathobiochemistry,
University hospital, Frankfurt am Main
Experiences and competences
20+ years
Academia & research experience (presentations, networking, collaborations, project-, data-, and time-management, peer‑reviewed publications, teaching, assessments)
15+ years
Certified project leader (GenTG), role as biological safety officer (BBS, Beauftragter für Biologische Sicherheit)
10+ years
Lateral leadership experience, most senior scientist in DFG funded research group, team leader in monthly meetings
8+ years
University teaching experience (B.Sc. level & M.Sc. level), certified in university didactics
8+ years
Supervision and trainer of B.Sc., M.Sc. & PhD level students
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Appointed assessor for B.Sc & M.sc. thesis evaluation
Mentor for junior scientists
Educational content creator (YouTuber)