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The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg, Germany, invites applications for the position of a
Research Assistant
to support our deep-sequencing facility. Funding for this position is expected to start in 2012 for an initial period of two years.
We are looking for motivated team players with strong communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of molecular biology and the ability to perform high quality analyses in a responsible and independent manner. Candidates with prior experience as a lab technician are strongly preferred.
Qualifications:
- biotechnical education, biological sciences or any related field
- good knowledge of molecular biology techniques
- good oral and written communication skills in English
Tasks:
- organize and schedule sequencing projects
- optimize ChIP-seq and RNA-seq protocols
- antibody quality control
- DNA-library preparation
- operation and maintainance of sequencing machine
Salaries will be based on previous experience according to TVöD guidelines. A childcare facility is directly attached to the institute. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas, where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) indicating the reference number 021211 via e-mail to Ms. Weigold at [email protected] or to the Max-Planck-Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Personnel Department, Stübeweg 51, 79108 Freiburg. Informal inquiries should be sent directly to Thomas Manke ([email protected]).
Deadline for applications is January 10, 2012.
Research Assistant
to support our deep-sequencing facility. Funding for this position is expected to start in 2012 for an initial period of two years.
We are looking for motivated team players with strong communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of molecular biology and the ability to perform high quality analyses in a responsible and independent manner. Candidates with prior experience as a lab technician are strongly preferred.
Qualifications:
- biotechnical education, biological sciences or any related field
- good knowledge of molecular biology techniques
- good oral and written communication skills in English
Tasks:
- organize and schedule sequencing projects
- optimize ChIP-seq and RNA-seq protocols
- antibody quality control
- DNA-library preparation
- operation and maintainance of sequencing machine
Salaries will be based on previous experience according to TVöD guidelines. A childcare facility is directly attached to the institute. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas, where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) indicating the reference number 021211 via e-mail to Ms. Weigold at [email protected] or to the Max-Planck-Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Personnel Department, Stübeweg 51, 79108 Freiburg. Informal inquiries should be sent directly to Thomas Manke ([email protected]).
Deadline for applications is January 10, 2012.