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Open Positions

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITION

We have a position for a Research Technician (m/f/d) in the ERC-funded project InCanTeSiMo. The position (part-time, 50%) is available for a little more than 2 years (01.03.2024-31.05.2026)

Your tasks:

  • Transformation and cultivation of bacteria
  • Induction of gene expression using chemical inducers and/or light
  • High-speed centrifugation of bacteria
  • Filtration of bacteria (dead-end and cross-filtration)
  • Analysis of bacteria using fluorescence microscopy
  • Analysis of bacteria by plating
  • Lyophilisation of bacteria
  • Participation in the weekly group meetings

Requirements for employment:

  • Completed vocational training as technician (BTA, CTA, MTA, ATA, or similar qualification) or B.sc or M.sc in biology
  • Experience in the field of microbiology

Ideally you have:

  • Experience with molecular biology and protein purification
  • Wish to learn new techniques (e.g. optogenetics)
  • General curiosity towards science
  • Organized and tidy working style
  • Team-oriented working style
  • Good communication skills in English

We offer you:

  • Pay grade maximally E9 TV-L, 50 % (employment period: 01.03.2024-31.05.2026)
  • Lively, inclusive, and international atmosphere
  • The possibility to contribute to an exciting project (development of a targeted cancer therapy using synthetic biology approaches. Details will be given during the interview)
  • The opportunity to learn about research in the field of synthetic biology

Application

Please send your application before 15.01.2024 as a single pdf file with a cover letter, a CV and reference letters if available to barbara.diventura@bio.uni-freiburg.de. We look forward to your application!

Further information

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Barbara Di Ventura at 0761 203 2764, E-mail barbara.diventura@bio.uni-freiburg.de