Research Associate

**registration number**: fb20-0239-wmz-2024
**Entry date**:
as soon as possible
**Application deadline**:
2024-12-01
**Salary**:
E 13 TV-H
**Duration**:
2 years
**Volume of employment**:
full-time
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
Research associate (Postdoc)
In an exciting upcoming DFG funded project, we aim to elucidate how western-style diet influences the development, progression and therapy response of colorectal cancer. We are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated postdoctoral researcher with excellent qualifications to strengthen our team. The position is offered for a period of 2 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13).
**Tasks**:

- exciting in vivo research using transgenic mice in diet-related colon cancer mouse models
- cutting-edge techniques such as 3D intestinal organoid cultures, multiplex Immunfluorescence and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
- bioinformatics analysis of next generation single cell RNA- and Whole Exome sequencing data

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientificexpertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to - 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG.
**Profile**:

- MSc-degree or equivalent in biology or related life sciences, as well as a Doctorate in a natural science
- excellent background in cell and molecular biology
- profound knowledge in next-generation sequencing data evaluation
- experience in planning and conducting in vivo experiments is an asset
- You should be enthusiastic, self-motivated and capable of pursuing research projects independently as well as in collaborations
- excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

**We offer**:

- an interesting and broad range of work in an excellent working environment
- flexible working hours
- „Hessen ticket“ - for free use of public transport in Hesse
- company extra pension scheme (VBL)

Contact for more Information
Dr. Mark Schmitt
+49 6421-28 62262
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. Sharing a full-time position (- 8 Abs. 2 S. 1 HGlG) as well as a reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (- 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.