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