Research Technician / Lab Manager (m/f/d)

The Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Freiburg invites applications for a

Research Technician / Lab Manager (m/f/d)
Our Emmy Noether-group is embedded in the excellent infrastructure of the University of Freiburg and the CIBSS Cluster of Excellence and studies embryonic development using stem cell models (FrensterLab.com).

The position:

• as a founding member of this new Emmy Noether group, the Research Technician will be able to influence and shape the infrastructure and lab organization in close collaboration with the group leader
• while this position also encompasses administrative roles like ordering reagents and organizing the tangible lab, the candidate is primarily hired as a researcher with an active role in experimentation
• together with the group leader and other lab members, the candidate will participate in ambitious and high-impact projects, while expanding their own experimental skills and "toolbox"

Candidates must have:

• completed vocational training as "Medizinisch-Technische*r Assistent*in" (MTA/MTLA), "Biologisch-Technische*r Assistent*in" (BTA) or equivalent qualification
• in absence of above-mentioned vocation trainings, candidates must have at least a BSc in biology, with significant practical experience and previous administrative responsibilities
• experience in cell culture
• high rigor, independence, and collaborative mindset
• be comfortable discussing research and lab issues in English language

Experience nice to have but not required:

• 2D stem cell culture (mouse or human) and 3D culture systems (gastruloids, organoids)
• flow cytometry
• microscopy and simple image analysis
• molecular cloning, CRISPR KO generation
• RNA-seq/NGS workflows and/or analysis (R/Python)

We offer:

• working in a collegial, committed and multidisciplinary team
• an interesting and varied field of work, innovative research methods and opportunities for individual development
• lively internal and external training and lecture activities in an attractive scientific environment

The position is fully funded following DFG guidelines and adjusted to level of experience. Following an initial probation time of 6 months, the position is initially set for 3 years with the possibility of extention for additional 3 years.Please address your application with a short cover letter describing your background and interest in our group, a CV including your training and practical experience, and contact details of two references.University of FreiburgInstitute of Experimental and Clinical
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department 2Dr. Joshua Frenster

Questions? Then please send an email to
[email protected]