Research Assistant - cancer proteomics (m/w/d)

wanted for the next possible date at the Centre for Infectious Diseases for clinical cancer proteomics. 

The position is temporary for the duration of a parental leave replacement of 12 months and offers you the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience in the field of clinical cancer proteomics.

We are looking for a technician in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, to join our team in clinical cancer proteomics to cover a maternity leave. The candidate will be based in the group of Prof. Jeroen Krijgsveld, and will be embedded in SMART-CARE, a Heidelberg-based research consortium (University & University Hospital, DKFZ, EMBL, HS Mannheim) using mass spectrometry to understand tumor relapse in various cancer entities to ultimately benefit patient care (https://smart-care.mscoresys.de). In this context, the candidate is expected to support our activities in the processing of clinical samples for proteome analysis.

  • Job-ID: V000013416
  • Field of application: Virologie
  • Location: Heidelberg
  • Start date: ab sofort
  • Job Category: Medical-technical services
  • Working hours: full-time (38,5 Wochenstunden)
  • Published: 30.10.2024
  • Limitation:Temporary
  • Contract:TV-UK

Your tasks

  • Assist in research projects in the area of clinical proteomics
  • Conduct experiments for proteomic sample preparation
  • Assist in mass spectrometry experiments
  • Assist in the analysis of proteomic data
  • Maintain contacts with collaborators in the consortium

Your profile

  • Completed training as a technical research assistant (BTA, CTA, MTA) or Bachelor's degree in an engineering or bioanalytical programme
  • Experience in biochemical research techniques
  • Knowledge of proteomic research methods
  • Computer literacy
  • Excellent communication skills in English and German

What we offer

  • Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment (mass spectrometry)
  • Interdisciplinary cooperation with clinicians and bioinformaticians 
  • Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
  • 30 days vacation
  • Sustainable travel: job ticket
  • Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
  • Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

Contact & Application

for further information pleas contact Dr. Roman Ladig via email oder phone..

Interessiert?

We are looking forward to recieve your application online.


Virologie
Dr. Roman Ladig
Im Neuenheimer Feld 581
69120 Heidelberg
O6221-421726
roman.ladig@med.uni-heidelberg.de

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