Research Technician in Aging Research-University of Cologne, Germany

The mission of the Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Responses in Aging-associated Diseases is to unravel the common molecular mechanisms underlying life span regulation and aging-associated diseases to set the ground to achieve its long-term objective of developing novel therapeutic interventions. CECAD is a unique research venture unifying researchers at the University of Cologne with those at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging.

We are seeking a bright motivated individual with managing skills to fill the Technical assistant (“Technische/r Assistent/in”) (39,83 hours/week) position in the CECAD laboratory of Prof. Thorsten Hoppe (www.genetik.uni-koeln.de/groups/Hoppe) at the Institute for Genetics working with Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism.

The position is immediately available and preliminary limited in time for three years. Depending on the conditions of the German TV-L the salary can reach E8-Level.

Tasks:

The technician will use and assist with techniques and tools of modern biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology (protein and DNA/RNA purification, cloning, quantitative PCR, sequencing, cell culture techniques, Western Blots, fluorescent microscopy) to investigate ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation pathways during normal development and aging using nematodes as a model system. She/He will perform genetic crosses and maintain a C. elegans lab stock collection. She/He will also be responsible for basic aspects of lab management and everyday organization.

Prerequisites:

The applicant should be a qualified BTA, MTA or CTA and have previous laboratory experience with basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques. Knowledge of genetics is very welcome. Important are management skills and to be able to work in a team–oriented environment. Basic computer knowledge as well as good communication skills and a working knowledge of English are necessary.

Research environment:

The CECAD offers interesting scientific projects, modern laboratories and state-of-the-art instrumentation.

The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Women and handicapped persons are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send your applications preferably by email (pdf) to: University of Cologne / CECAD Cologne - Excellent in Aging Research / Sari Schnaugst / at the Institute for Genetics / Zülpicher Str. 47 / D-50674 Cologne / email: Sari.Schnaugst@uni-koeln.de

If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Thorsten Hoppe (thorsten.hoppe@uni-koeln.de). For more information about CECAD and especially the Hoppe laboratory please visit www.cecad.uni-koeln.de.