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The German Cancer Re­search Center is the largest bio­medi­cal re­search insti­tu­tion in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an exten­sive scien­tific program in the field of cancer research.

The Divisions of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology (headed by Prof. Dr. Moritz Gerstung) and Regulatory Genomics and Cancer Evolution (headed by Prof. Dr. Duncan Odom) are looking for their joint laboratory for a Technical Assistant.

(Ref-No. 2024-0108)

Job description:

As a successful applicant, you will work together in an international team on multiple joint research projects of the two divisions. Experimental techniques used will include:

  • Working with human and mouse samples
  • Preparation of tissue sections for histological analysis (including IHC, immunofluorescence, or 10x Xenium spatial transcriptomics)
  • Various molecular biology methods (for example DNA/RNA isolation, library preparation, and sequencing on Illumina or Nanopore machines)

In addition, you will support the general laboratory organization.

Requirements:

  • Education as a technical assistant (MTA, BTA, CTA) or biological laboratory assistant
  • Foundation of molecular biology skills is advantageous
  • Willing to work with animals (FELASA function A, former FELASA B is recommended)
  • Fluency in German and English, with good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability and enthusiasm to independently learn and perform experiments / protocols
  • Ability to accurately record own experimental work and write standard operating procedures
  • Good organizational skills
  • Experimental work experience in a research laboratory is recommended

Experimental and organizational skills as well as a strong motivation to learn and to face scientific challenges with a friendly and positive attitude are important to us.

We offer:

  • Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
  • Compensation according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Possibility of part-time work
  • Family-friendly working environment, e.g. parent-child room and advisory services
  • Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
  • Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
  • Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Contact:

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Important notice:
The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.

Contact:
Dr. Moritz Gerstung, phone +49 (0)6221/42-4522.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebs­forschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.