Research Technician (m/w/d) Institute of Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research (IEECR) 851_2023

Location

Bonn | Germany

Job description

ab sofort

The group led by Stefanie Poll at the Institute of Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research (IEECR) is recruiting the following position:

Research Technician (m/w/d)

starting from March 1st, 2024, for a period of 3 years due the project with the possibility of an extension.

The research group of Stefanie Poll “Cellular Neuropathology and Cognition” is embedded in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with an excellent research infrastructure and a vibrant community. It is member of the CRC 1089 (DFG SFB), the iBehave network and works in close collaboration with local and international scientists.

The group is deciphering the structure and function of relevant neuronal interactions across brain regions, thereby addressing fundamental research questions regarding the mechanisms of information processing and their impairments in CNS diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease, but also tumors of the CNS. For this purpose, they make use of cutting-edge in vivo microscopy techniques, combined with neuronal manipulation tools and behavioral readouts in transgenic mice.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Assistance in all aspects of the experimental work in the laboratory; this includes: genotyping of transgenic mice, immunohistochemical analysis of brain tissue, confocal microscopy, plasmid purification, applying and establishing analytical assays
• Data processing and internal presentation
• Mouse breeding and colony management
• Assistance in laboratory-relevant administrative and management tasks
• Collaborations with colleagues within the local as well as with the international scientific community
• Supervision of internships
• Become an integral part of the scientific team

Ihr Profil

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ambitious, highly motivated and team-oriented
• Interest in neurobiology
• Technical Assistant in Biology or Medicine (e.g. BTA, MTA), Biological laboratory technician or an equal training
• Experience in at least one of the following methods is beneficial: standard molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, microscopy (e.g. confocal, STED or multi-photon microscopy), working with laboratory mice (e.g. general handling, breeding, behavioral experiments, tissue extraction)
• Competent in spoken and written English and German

Unser Angebot

• Highly collaborative, interdisciplinary and vibrant research community
• Structured onboarding
• Career development opportunities (advanced training courses, workshops)
• Salary according to the German salary scale TV-L
• Possibility to use the child daycare facility

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

Kontakt

Applications and questions regarding the job offer should be addressed to Stefanie Poll, referring to the reference number 851_2023 until two weeks.

Your application should be submitted as one combined pdf file (max. size 5MB) and should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates
• List of references (complete address including email and telephone number)

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Poll

Institute of Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research (IEECR)

University Hospital Bonn

Venusberg-Campus-1, Building C76

53127 Bonn

E-Mail: [email protected]

poll-group.ieecr-bonn.de

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