Research Assistant (f/m/d) (Department of Molecular Wood Biotechnology and Technical Mycology) (ID 15712)

Einrichtung: Department of Molecular Wood Biotechnology and Technical Mycology (ID 15712)

Ansprechpartner: Prof. Dr. Ursula Kües

Besetzungsdatum: 01.10.2021

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02.08.2021

The Department of Molecular Wood Biotechnology and Technical Mycology at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a

Research Assistant (f/m/d)

This position is starting from 01.10.2021. The regular working hours will be (currently 39.8 hours per week) with a contract limited of a period of 3 year(s), with option of extension. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L.

Tasks: The position's duties include self-organized participation in and further developing of research of the department in the fields of fungal development, wood decay and/or biotechnology of fungal enzymes. This post is designed to foster young researchers and scientist and gives the successful applicant the opportunity to pursue a post-doctoral degree. The successful candidate is expected to diversity specific teach in the fields of wood biotechnology, forest botany, molecular biology and/or mycology as defined in Section 31 of the Higher Education Act of Lower Saxony (NHG).

Qualifications: Master and PhD in biology, biochemistry, forestry, agriculture or related fields. Knowledge in molecular biology/genetics, microbiology/mycology, enzymology and/or bioinformatics (sequence analyses, proteomics) is of advantage, as well as an international post-doctoral phase.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please send your application with the usual documents (also in electronic form) by 23.08.2021 to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Ursula Kües, ([email protected] ), Department of Molecular Wood Biotechnology and Technical Mycology (http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/67051.html)

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Ursula Kües, ([email protected] ).

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