18/08/2024
From January 1, 2025, we are looking for a
Molecular Biologist
Your tasks
The core tasks include the cultivation of bacterial plant pathogens, sterile plant cultivation, high-throughput plant infections, DNA extraction and high-throughput DNA sequencing. You will be involved in a project funded by the European Research Council in which you will collaborate with research groups from the USA and France. You will be based in Tübingen.
Your profile
You are able to perform complex tasks independently, you are well organized and have good time management skills, enjoy learning new techniques, like to work in an international team, and have a very good command of English.
You already have experience with standard molecular biology and microbiology techniques. Experience in working with sterile plant cultures, knowledge of plant-microbe interactions and basic knowledge of genomics is an advantage. You have a technical education or a university degree in molecular biology, microbiology or a related field.
What we offer
- A collegial and international working environment
- International experience through involvement in an international collaborative project
- Remuneration according to TVöD Bund including employer-financed company pension scheme
- Job ticket subsidy
- Company health management
- Daycare center on campus
This position is part of the PATHOCOM project funded by the European Research Council and the position is to be filled full-time for the duration of the PATHOCOM project (until at least the end of June 2027).
Please apply by September 22, 2024 with a cover letter, CV and certificates in PDF format via our electronic application portal: https://jobs.tue.mpg.de/jobs/231
