Advanced Research Assistant

(Ref-No. 133/2018)

Description:
An advanced research assistant position is available in the laboratory of Michaela Frye at the DKFZ in the research program of Cell Biology and Tumor Biology.

The successful candidate will carry out a range of research activities and organisational duties in the dynamic and newly formed research group and closely interact with collaborating teams within the DKFZ and the University of Cambridge (UK).

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated candidate who is excited about setting up a new lab. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and adaptable individual to support the cutting-edge science delivered within the program.

For more information on the projects, please see our recent publication examples: 
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v534/n7607/full/nature18282.

Your profile:
A strong knowledge in molecular and system-wide biology is required and experience in working with transgenic animals will be a plus, but even more important is your motivation to learn and adapt to scientific challenges and become a positive member of the lab.

Other required skills:

• Education as technical assistant (MTA, BTA) or laboratory assistant
• Strong background in working with transgenic mouse models
• Experience in using genome-wide approaches will be strongly valued
• Fluent in English and German and good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to learn new protocols and then run them independently
• Ability to keep good up-to-date records and write standard operating procedures
• Excellent organisational and communication skills