Molecular Biology student assistant position

Molecular Biology student assistant position

• Teilzeit
• Dahlem, 14 Berlin-Bezirk Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Deutschland
• Hybrid
• Ohne Berufserfahrung
• 26.07.24

The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) in the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V., a member of the Leibniz Association, aims to understand and, where possible, ‚improve‘ the adaptive capacity of wild animals to cope with global change. To this end, it focuses on the diversity of lifestyles, diseases and mechanisms of evolutionary adaptation of mammals and birds, on the limits of these mechanisms in natural and anthropogenically influenced environments, and on conservation strategies that take these into account. The Institute fulfils this mission through long-term, application-oriented, interdisciplinary basic research in evolutionary ecology, ecological dynamics, evolutionary genetics, wildlife diseases, reproductive biology and reproductive management.

IZW is one of six member institutes of the Berlin Center for Genomics in Biodiversity Research (www.begendiv.de). Other member institutes are the Leibniz-Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, the Museum für Naturkunde, Leibniz-Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity), the Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (Bo), the Freie Universität Berlin, and the University of Potsdam.

In it’s Department of Evolutionary Genetics, the IZW is seeking (beginning on November 1^st, 2024 ) to appoint a

Molecular Biology student assistant position

We are looking for a highly motivated student to support the molecular laboratory functionality at the Berlin Center for Genomics in Biodiversity Research (BeGenDiv). The duties include laboratory maintenance, cleaning, inventory, restocking and support in ordering materials and to smaller part basic molecular work (PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and quantification).

We offer a methodological introduction to Illumina and ONT library preparation and sequencing with an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach. The work will be done within a multi-disciplinary research team and be based at BeGenDiv, in Berlin-Dahlem.

The duties include

• Laboratory maintenance, cleaning, inventory, restocking and support in ordering materials,
• smaller part basic molecular work (PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and quantification).

Requirements

• Registration at a German university at a faculty of biology or similar (degrees of "Staatsexamen", Bachelor or Master).
• Basic skills in the molecular lab and considerable theoretical knowledge in molecular biology.
• The ability to be highly organized and a high level of motivation.
• Fluent English and German language skills are mandatory, written and spoken (C1 or higher, i.e. ability to work in English and German).

The position will be preferably filled by November 1st, 2024 and will last for at least 12 months . Working hours comprise 10 hours per week , with salary of 13,68 euros per hour.

The place of employment is the Berlin Center for Genomics in Biodiversity Research (BeGenDiv), Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8 in 14195 Berlin (Germany).

We welcome people of any gender, origin, sexual orientation and religion; there is equal opportunity. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research is "Total-E-Quality" certified, actively supports the compatibility of work and family and promotes equality.

Enquiries or questions should be directed to Susan Mbedi (susanmbedi@zedat.fu-berlin.de).

Go to Vacancies/Jobs on our homepage (www.leibniz-izw.de) and click on this advertisement and then on "Apply Online" . Please send us your complete and informative application documents in this way, i.e. letter of motivation, CV, proof of university enrolment, copies of relevant degrees and names and contact details of one referee. With fully prepared documents, your online application will take 10-15 minutes. Applications received by August 31^st, 2024 will be considered in any case.

We are looking forward to your application!