Research Associate | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
Christian-Albrechts- Universität zu Kiel (CAU)
Job Summary
This Research Associate position at the Institute of General Microbiology, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, offers a unique opportunity for a molecular biologist to contribute to cutting-edge research. The role focuses on analyzing the apical cell wall synthesis apparatus of *Corynebacterium glutamicum*, involving protein purification, protein-protein interaction studies, and high-resolution fluorescence microscopy. Beyond research, the associate will engage in undergraduate teaching in microbiology, fulfilling a 2.5 lecture hour commitment. This part-time, fixed-term role is ideal for a highly qualified individual with a Master's degree in Molecular Biology, strong research experience, and a passion for both scientific discovery and education, offering a supportive environment for personal scientific qualification.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Molecular Biology with a very good grade
Experience
- Demonstrated achievements in independent research
- Experience in protein purification
- Experience in molecular cloning
- Experience in microscopy of fluorescence fusions
- Experience in handling image processing programs (ImageJ, MicrobeJ)
- Experience in protein-protein interaction assays
- Experience in structural modeling using AlphaFold
- Experience in teaching and supervising students (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract for 18 months; Part-time (50% of full-time, currently 19.35 hours/week); Employment serves personal scientific qualification; Teaching obligation of 2.5 lecture hours
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