Phd Candidate or Research Assistant in Optical-molecular Diagnostics

At the Leibniz Institute of Photonics Technology (Leibniz IPHT) we are looking in the** Research Department Optical-Molecular Diagnostics and Systems Technology**for a **part-time (60%) position** for a

The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially** limited to a period of 3 years.**

An extension will be sought if suitable, but it is dependent on suitable external, project-related funding.

The Leibniz-IPHT is a university independent research institute with close connection to the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena and member of the Leibniz association.

**Your field of activity includes**:

- Research, establishment, verification and validation of multi-parameter systems for antibiotic-resistant and potentially virulent bacteria relevant to human and veterinary medicine
- Carrying out work in laboratories of biological safety levels S1, S2 and S3**:

- Maintaining necessary laboratory routines in the safety area
- Conventional microbiological procedures (Gram staining and microscopy, culturing microorganisms, performing antimicrobial susceptibility tests, MALDI-TOF species determination)
- Molecular biology work (next-generation sequencing, DNA preparation, amplification, microarray-based analyses, PCR, blink technology, DNA hybridization)
- Sequence analysis and bioinformatics: design, verification, validation and documentation
- Image evaluation of array images, database maintenance, LIMS, report design
- Independent execution of feasibility studies and cooperation with company partners with the aim of translating scientific results into products
- Preparation of project documentation
- Scient. publication of results in the form of patents and publications in peer-reviewed journals; presentation of results in a national and international context (lectures, posters, seminars)

**Your qualifications**:

- Very good master’s degree (or equivalent or higher degree) in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical biology or advanced/completed studies in medicine or veterinary medicine.

**Desired knowledge and skills**:

- Willingness to work with pathogenic (safety level 2 and 3**) and/or antibiotic-resistant bacteria and potentially infectious patient material (such as blood, stool samples, wound swabs)
- Experience in dealing with pathogenic microorganisms is desirable
- Experience in the supervision of students (internships, Master, Bachelor)
- Experience in diagnostic laboratory procedures or hospital hygiene facilities is helpful
- Sound knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology techniques
- Industrial experience in the field of biotechnology is welcome
- Basic knowledge of bioinformatics is desirable
- Highly motivated, team-oriented, willing to learn and creative personality
- Good to very good written and spoken German and English skills

**We offer**:

- **An open welcoming culture** and an inclusive and interdisciplinary working environment: Located on the Beutenberg campus in Jena, Leibniz-IPHT is home to more than 400 employees from around the world working at the interface of physics, biochemistry, technology, data science and medicine to develop the photonic technologies of tomorrow.
- ** World-class equipment and facilities**: Leibniz-IPHT has a large number of physics, chemistry and biology laboratories at the highest level. It also has state-of-the-art fiber drawing and clean room facilities as well as microfluidics fabrication and big data computing facilities.
- ** Thorough and comprehensive personal training**: Transferring good practices in scientific working and outreach is one of our main focus points. In a respectful and appreciative environment, you will learn everything you need for a career inside and outside of science. Moreover, plenty of workshops and opportunities for scientific exchange are offered by the Leibniz IPHT, as well as the Abbe School of Photonics and the Graduate Academy of the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena.
- ** A family-friendly working environment** with support offers for the compatibility of family and work (e.g. parent-child office, campus kindergarten places, advice on family care situations from trained care guides and much more).
- ** Flexible working time models**as well as 30 days’ vacation/year, special annual payment and bridge days.
- ** Jena - City of Science**: a young city with a vibrant local cultural agenda

**Salary**:
Salary is in accordance with the regulations of the TV-L and your qualifications and experience.

**About us**:
**Further information**:
**Application**:
**Leibniz-Institute of Photonic Technology Jena e. V.**

**Human Resources**

**Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena**

**Reference Number: 1382