Hiring Organization:
University of Leipzig, Germany
Date Posted:
2009-11-09
Position Description:
- Administration of the genetic laboratory (to be established)
- Archiving of DNA-samples of free-ranging primates
- DNA-extractions and genotyping of these samples
- Calculating likelihoods of paternity using established software
- Optimizing paternity analysis protocol for other species
- Training of students in genetic methods
Qualifications/Experience:
- Degree as technical assistant or biological laboratory technician, respectively, with at least one year of lab work experience
- Knowledge in PCR Optimization
- Experience with Software (Word, Excel, Online Searching)
- Familiarity with database management
- high motivation and very good organization skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Need to speak English fluently
- Furthermore skills needed, but not required: previous experience with microsatellites typing, Training in established methods of paternity analysis, Familiarity with automated DNA fragment analysis system (such as ABI Genetic Analyser)
Salary/funding:
Entgeltgruppe 6 TV-L
full time (part time is possible), permanent, general public service benefits are granted
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
no
Term of Appointment:
Jan 1st 2010 or as soon as possible
Application Deadline:
Nov 21, 2009
Comments:
Our research group is bridging the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the University of Leipzig. While, this position is paid via the University, we work in both places.
Please submit your application to the address below (no email applications).
Contact Information:
Universität Leipzig, Dekan der Fakultät für Biowissenschaften, Pharmazie und Psychologie, Anja Widdig c/o Prof. Matthias Müller
Brüderstraße 32
Leipzig 04103
Germany
Website:
http://www.eva.mpg.de/pks/
E-mail Address:
anja.widdig@eva.mpg.de