Research Scientist/ Scientific Officer

vor 4 Monaten


Heidelberg, Deutschland European Molecular Biology Laboratory Vollzeit

Research
EMBL Heidelberg

EMBL is Europe’s life sciences laboratory - an intergovernmental organisation with more than 110 independent research groups and service teams covering the spectrum of molecular biology. It operates across six sites in Heidelberg (headquarters), Barcelona, Cambridge, Grenoble, Hamburg and Rome. Our mission is to perform basic research in molecular biology; train scientists, students and visitors at all levels; offer vital services to scientists in the public and private sectors within the member states; develop new instruments and methods; and engage actively in technology transfer.

We are looking for a Research Scientist/ Scientific Officer to join the group of Dr. Isabella Graf in the Developmental Biology Unit at EMBL Heidelberg, Germany.

Your role

You will perform theoretical research involving analytical and numerical approaches, alone and in collaboration with experimental research groups at EMBL and internationally.

**Closing date**: 10 October 2024

Contract duration: 3 years

Grading: Grading: 5,6, depending on individual qualifications and experience (monthly salary starting at €3,925 after tax and before 12,05% deduction to EMBL pension & insurances) + benefits

Reference number: HD02698

You have
- A Ph.D. degree in (theoretical) physics, applied mathematics, or a related field
- Excellent analytical and programming skills
- An interest in (developmental) biology
- An affinity for collaborative work across discipline boundaries
- Proficiency in spoken and written English

You might also have

Specific expertise in the following areas is a plus:

- Statistical physics, theoretical biophysics, or soft matter physics
- Stochastic processes, nonlinear dynamics, or information theory
- Prior experience working with biological systems

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches.

EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment. Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, an on-site nursery, canteen and other staff facilities make EMBL a great place to work.

**Enjoy lots of benefits**
- ** Financial incentives**: Income tax exemption, monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, a pension scheme, life insurance, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- **Flexible working arrangements**:

- **Certified training and continued development** of your professional and personal skills
- **Private medical insurance** for you and your immediate family
- **Generous time off**: 30 days annual leave per year
- **Generous relocation package** including installation grant (if applicable)
- **Family benefits**: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave and monthly family and child allowances
- **Benefits for international newcomers**: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance

What else you need to know

We are Europe’s research laboratory for the life sciences - an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.

Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed up to 9 years in total, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.

To apply, please fill in the online form and upload a motivation letter and your CV. At least two reference letters will be requested after the deadline.



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