Career

Your responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work closely with and support researchers using microscopes at BSL3 laboratories, helping them to design, perform and analyse light microscopy-based experiments. The recruited candidate will be in charge of projects to develop novel tools, workflows, and methods for light microscopy and correlative light and electron cryo-microscopy in BSL3 laboratories. Maintenance of microscopes at BSL3 laboratories will also be part of the role, as well as organizing microscopy courses and workshops, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for existing and new microscopes. Furthermore, the successful candidate will cooperate closely with our HHH-IDIA project partners in Heidelberg to coordinate the activities across sites.

Your profile:

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
 – thorough understanding of the principles of light microscopy and its application for biological research, as well as a broad knowledge of molecular and cell biology
 – profound expertise and experience in developing and implementing novel research methods
 – extensive knowledge and experience in quantitative analysis of light microscopy data
 – 3 years or more of experience in operating and maintaining advanced light microscopes (e.g. confocal, multi-photon, light-sheet, etc.)
 – willingness and ability to work in a biosafety level 3 (BSL3) laboratory is mandatory
 – experience in working in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories is an advantage
 – experience with light and/or electron cryo-microscopy is an advantage
 – proficiency in English (spoken and written, B2 or better)
 – initiative, planning and organizational skills
 – very good communication and teaching skills, ability to work in a team and resilience
 – strong service awareness