APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: October 5th 2023 About the Institute: Human Technopole (HT) is a new interdisciplinary life science research institute, c...
His group is focused on liquid-liquid phase separation phenomena and their function in regulating cellular processes and diseases. The Erdmann lab uses biochemistry and structural biology techniques with a focus on cryo-focused ion beam milling and cryo-electron tomography to investigate LLPS “in situ”, i.e. within living cells. As such, the lab’s goal is to establish a “biopsy at the nanoscale” thereby expanding the currently used techniques from single cells to tissues.
The successful candidate will report directly to Philipp S. Erdmann and will work in close collaboration with members of his team and the entire HT campus.Conduct molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology experiments. General lab management and organization such as placing orders and maintaining key resources of the lab .Provide technical support and guidance to lab members, including teaching of new techniques and providing support in the use of lab equipment.Minimum four years of proven practical experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry or structural biology laboratory and minimum B.Sc. degree in the respective field.Autonomy in cell culture of mammalian, insect, and bacterial cells.
Experience in standard wet lab techniques such as cloning, protein production , affinity purification, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, western-blot analysis, etc.Preferential requirements:FIB/SEM, and/or organoid culture are considered highly beneficial.Experience in confocal light microscopy.Ability and interest to learn or develop new methodologies.
Strong interpersonal skills – the role of the lab technician will be a cornerstone of the lab for the years to come!
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