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).

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:

• 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)

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 Freiburg

Institute of Experimental and Clinical
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department 2

Dr. Joshua Frenster
Questions? Then please send an email to

[email protected]