Stellenangebot: Research Assistant (m/f/d) (salary group E 13 TV-L, 100 %)

The Section of Structural Biology in the Biology/Chemistry Department at the University of Osnabrück is seeking at the earliest possible date a:

Research Assistant (m/f/d)
(salary group E 13 TV-L, 100 %)

The position is limited to three years.

Your tasks:

Work on a project funded by the Emmy-Noether-Programme of the DFG

• Production of recombinant proteins
• Structural analysis of target proteins and protein complexes using single particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)
• Biochemical and molecular biological analysis of target proteins in vitro and in vivo
• Acquisition, analysis, and presentation of experimental data and preparation of scientific publications

Qualifications:

• Completed master's degree (or equivalent) in biology, structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, or a related field
• PhD in biology, structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, or a related field

Ideally, you have:

• Good knowledge and practical experience in biochemistry and molecular biology
• Experience in single particle cryo-EM is of advantage
• Experience in cryo-ET is of advantage
• Experience in the cultivation of bacterial cultures, especially cyanobacteria, is of advantage
• Good English skills and willingness to work cooperatively

We offer you:

• Excellent infrastructure (Section of Structural Biology and CellNanOs Center) in a multidisciplinary working environment at the University of Osnabrück
• Access to cryo-electron microscope and a range of analytical equipment
• A good working atmosphere and social environment with fair working hours
• Collaboration in an international team, direct supervision, and intensive training
• Extensive opportunities for further education
• An attractive environment for living and working in the diverse and dynamic city of Osnabrück

Part-time employment is possible.

Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working/studying parents balance their family and working lives.

Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments.

If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status.

Please submit your application including the relevant documents (CV, copies of certificates, contact details of 2 references) indicating the reference number "2024-ENPP" by June 16, 2024 as a single PDF document to the Dean of the Department of Biology/Chemistry at the University of Osnabrück (bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de).

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Dmitry Shvarev, Section of Biology/Chemistry at the University of Osnabrück, dmitry.shvarev@uni-osnabrueck.de.

We are very much looking forward to receiving your application.