Research Assistant in Plant Molecular Biology: MPI for Chemical Ecology 1561 views

The Department of Molecular Ecology at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology invites applications for a position of Research Assistant in Plant Molecular Biology.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Selected candidate will work in close collaboration with the head and technicians of the molecular platform and the international team of researchers.
• The main jobs will be simple bioinformatics support, assistance with transformation construct development, cloning and sequencing/genotyping as well as daily laboratory management.
• The selected candidate is also expected to assist in the sample preparation and data analysis of large-scale forward genetics screening experiments.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be highly organized, communicative individual who enjoys problem-solving, keeping rigorous records, and interacting with an international team of highly motivated scientists.
• Applicant must have strong background in molecular biology and bioinformatics, and interested in applying expertise in a state-of-the-art research facility.
• Applicant must also possess additional experience with QTL mapping and/or microbiology.
• Applicant must possess excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Applicant must hold B.Sc. / M.Sc. or equivalent qualification

Duration: fixed-term contract; 2 years

Application:

• Applications to be sent electronically as a single pdf file to: application@ice.mpg.de including the following:
• Letter of  motivation explaining how your qualifications and experience make you a good candidate for this job
• 2 letters of recommendation
• CV