Student Research Assistant (f/m/x) 1566/2026/8
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Germany
- Institution
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Location
- DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The position is suitable for part-time employment.
Job description:
We are looking for a motivated Student Research Assistant to support the laboratory work in the research group of Prof. Ina Vorberg. The position involves 8-10 hours per week. Working days are flexible within the regular working week, but should be discussed and confirmed in advance at the beginning of the employment.
The student will mainly assist with routine laboratory work, including:
- Maintenance of mammalian cell cultures
- Basic molecular biology experiments, such as cloning, plasmid purification, and Western blotting
- Preparation of stock solutions and buffers
- General lab organization and support with daily laboratory tasks
- Occasional assistance with specific ongoing research projects
We are looking for a reliable and organized student, preferably with a bachelor's degree, with prior experience in mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques. Moreover, good communication skills in English is required. The student should be able to work carefully, follow established protocols, keep clear records, and communicate reliably with lab members.
Your role in cutting edge researchOur lab is located at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and focuses on studying intercellular transmission of pathogenic protein aggregates in neurodegenerative diseases. The student will have the opportunity encounter to state-of-the-art methods used to investigate aggregate propagation, cellular models of neurodegeneration, and disease-relevant protein aggregation. The position offers the opportunity to work as part of an active research team and contribute to ongoing scientific projects
For further questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dewan Al Fahad (dewanal.fahad@dzne.de).
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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