Postdoc – Innovative Organoid research (f/m/d)

Organisation/Company

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 – 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Other

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:Area of research:

Your tasks will include the implementation of organoid-based research and infection models. You will design in vivo studies, conducting animal infections and contribute to the establishment of scientific analysis. As we establish organoid systems and cell culture models, expertise in their setup is highly valued. Additionally, your support will extend to the scientific team, ensuring the efficient utilization of cell culture models. Your responsibilities will include:

• Actively participate in scientific analyses and publication of collected data
• Performing basic laboratory analyses in the relevant research field
• Formulating external funding proposals for further projects
• Undertake administrative tasks such as reporting, budget control and logistics
• Continuous monitoring of project activities

Prerequisite:

• Completed scientific university or master’s degree (biology, microbiology, chemical biology or comparable) with PhD
• Development of study design and protocols for organoid research and/or animal experiments
• Hands-on experience with S2 and S3 organisms
• Professional experience in cell culture of mammalian cells and infection models
• Contribution to the scientific analyses and publication of collected data
• Performance of basic laboratory analyses in the field
• Continuous monitoring of project activities
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary, international team is required

Advantageous for this position:

• Willingness to work with animal experiments. Experience is an advantage
• Cloning skills and experience with Lectins
• Expertise in infecting cells and organoids highly appreciated

Working time:                        

39 hours per week

We offer you:

• Challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• Most modern workplace equipment
• Additional services of the public service
• Extensive further training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and workplace design
• Support for a better balance between work and private life through our family office
• A workplace at the Science Campus Brunswick-South
• Possible subsidy of the job-ticket
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.

The HZI strives for professional equality between women and men. We therefore expressly welcome applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Salary:E14 TVöD Bund

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.

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Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/career/jobs/open-positions/jobs/view/job/detail…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung

Country

Germany

City

Braunschweig

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Website

https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/career/jobs/open-positions/jobs/view/job/detail…

Contact

City

Braunschweig

Website

http://www.helmholtz-hzi.de

Street

Inhoffenstraße 7

Postal Code

38124

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+49 531 6181-0

Fax

+49 531 6181-2655

STATUS: EXPIRED