Student Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Job Code: 26/2024

Job Offer from May 30, 2024

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology is a world-renowned research institute of the German Max Planck Society with a focus on biomedical basic research.

The Laboratory of Decoding Post-Translational Modification Signalling Networks headed by Dr. Katarzyna Kliza offers a position for Student Research Assistant (m/f/d).

Deadline for applications: June 30th , 2024. Job starting date: July 1st , 2024 or as soon as possible.

• Support research activities of the group members.
• General laboratory assistance.
• Preparation of reagents and maintenance of stocks.

• Current enrollment in a BSc/MSc program at a German university, and not yet completed the program.
• Ability to work independently and meticulously.
• The working language of the laboratory is English. Fluency in either German or English is required; at least good command of English is expected.
• Quick comprehension skills.

• Insights into the daily research activities of a renowned research institute.
• Flexible weekly working hours. Weekly workload: 15-20 hours.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Participation in scientific lectures.
• Collaboration in an international, interdisciplinary team of enthusiastic researchers.
• Stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Initial contract for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

The remuneration depends on your level of study (according to the guidelines of the "Tarifgemeinschaft deutscher Länder (TdL) über die Arbeitsbedingungen der wissenschaftlichen und studentischen Hilfskräfte" from June 23, 2008, in the currently applicable version). The hourly rate for student research assistants is currently either €12.41 (in a Bachelor’s program) or €13.03 (in a Master’s program).

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity within its work­force. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Katarzyna Kliza, e-mail: [email protected]  in digital form (e.g. as PDF). Your appli­cation should include a cover letter describing your interest in this position and a recent CV. Please submit all docu­ments in a single appli­cation by June 30th , 2024.

For more information about our research, please visit: https://klizalab.com/