Jobbeschreibung
The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany, is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology: immunobiology and epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response, and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.
We are looking for a
Technical Assistant (m/f/div), Epigenetics Research Lab
The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg has a vacancy for a technical assistant in the department of Dr. Nicola Iovino (ie-freiburg.mpg.de/iovino).
The Nicola Iovino Lab is seeking an experienced technical assistant to support their research on epigenetic events in gamete formation and zygotic epigenome establishment.
The position is initially limited to two years.
Key responsibilities include assisting with research activities, laboratory duties, and lab organization.
- Conducting molecular biology experiments involving DNA, RNA, and proteins
- Maintaining and breeding Drosophila stocks and performing crosses and screenings
- Conducting cell biological experiments using immunohistochemistry on Drosophila embryos
- Participating in experimental design and execution
- Ensuring general lab organization and maintenance
- Completed training as a technical assistant (BTA, MTA) or comparable
Experience in the following areas:
- Drosophila husbandry (stock maintenance, crosses)
- Protein Biochemistry
- Basic molecular techniques (DNA / RNA extractions, PCR)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent English language skills
Located in a region that connects Germany, France, and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.
- Payment according to TVöD up to a maximum of E 9b if the collectively agreed and personal requirements are fulfilled
- Social benefits in line with public service (VBL)
- Additional performance-related remuneration component
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
- Challenging work in a modern working environment
- Mobile working at a location of your choice within Germany is possible up to a maximum of 40% of the regular weekly working hours in justified cases
- Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)
We value and promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.
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