The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) in Berlin is Germany’s premier wildlife research institute, one of seven research institutes in the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V., an institute of the Leibniz Association and jointly funded by the German federal and state governments. The IZW focuses on the life histories and mechanisms of evolutionary adaptations of mammals and birds, their limits and their conservation in natural and anthropogenically influenced environments. The institute operates within the fields of evolutionary ecology, ecological dynamics, evolutionary genetics, wildlife diseases, reproduction biology and reproduction 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 May 1st, 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 successful candidate is asked to supervise and to support guests in the molecular laboratories.
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 start earliest in May 1st, 2024 and will last for at least 12 months. Working hours comprise 10 hours per week, with salary of 13 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).
As a member of the Leibniz Association, the IZW is an equal opportunity employer, determined to increase the proportion of women in successful scientific careers and particularly encourages women to apply. We welcome applications regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation and religion. Disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. We promote diversity, so please convince us with your quality and competence. The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research is "Total-E-Quality" certified, promotes equality and actively supports a work-life balance.
Enquiries or questions should be directed to Susan Mbedi (susanmbedi@zedat.fu-berlin.de).
Please upload complete application documents including a letter of motivation, CV, proof of university enrolment, copies of relevant degrees and names and contact details of one referee as soon as possible, but no later than March 30th, 2024 via the IZW’s (www.izw-berlin.de) online job-application facility (button “Apply online”).
We are looking forward to your application!
