Scientific Researcher for Biotechnology and Transgenic Services | Biologe (m/w/d)
Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
Job Summary
The University Hospital Düsseldorf is seeking a Scientific Researcher specializing in Biotechnology and Transgenic Services for its Institute of Laboratory Animal Science. This role involves managing the breeding of genetically modified and wild-type rodent lines, actively contributing to transgenic services, and independently generating new genetically modified mouse and rat lines. The successful candidate will also assume responsibilities as a Genetic Engineering Project Leader, organize animal line imports/exports, and support animal experimental studies. This position is ideal for a biologist with expertise in animal breeding and genetic engineering, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to biomedical research, animal welfare, and participate in teaching, all within a leading medical center in Germany.
Required Skills
Education
Completed natural science degree, e.g., Biology with a focus on Zoology or Genetics/Molecular Biology
Experience
- Experience in breeding and keeping genetically modified mouse and rat lines
- Experience with common methods for generating and preserving genetically modified animals
- Experience as a Genetic Engineering Project Leader (§ 28 Genetic Engineering Safety Ordinance) or willingness to acquire the necessary expertise
Languages
Additional
- Initial 4-year fixed-term contract; Participation in on-call and standby duties; This is a qualification position under the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG § 2 Abs. 1) for further training as a specialist scientist.
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