1 student research assistant (m/f/d)

About

The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) is a member of the Leibniz Association. The institute’s mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health, with the aim of understanding the molecular basis of nutrition-dependent diseases, and of developing new strategies for treatment and prevention. 

The Junior Research Group Neurocircuit Development and Function (NDF) invites applications for 1 student research assistant (m/f/d).

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term contract, initially running until 30.06.2023.

Your tasks

• Processing and microtome-sectioning of frozen brain slices for immunohistochemical analysis
• Preparing buffers and additional reagents to support ongoing projects
• General organization and assistance within the research projects

Additional potential tasks:

• RNA isolation from cell and tissue samples, RT-qPCR quantification of gene expression
• Use of the relevant software (e.g. Office Suite, FIJI, Prism) for analyses
• Protein isolation from cell and tissue samples and analyses by Western Blotting
• Support for imaging analysis of brain and other tissues, learning FIJI

Your profile

• You are a current student of nutrition sciences, neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or a comparable degree program
• You have no 2nd paid employment
• Preferably 10 up to 19 working hours per week

We expect a high level of commitment, flexibility and reliability.

Wages:

• For students in a Bachelor's degree program: 12,00 €
• For students in a Master's degree program: 12,37 €

Depending on the weekly working time, the employment is either a marginal contract (520 € per month) or a „sliding scale“-contract. 

Your benefits

We offer an excellent research environment in an international team, the possibility to learn new additional techniques, and a varied work schedule. 

Your application

Please send your detailed application in English language (short letter of motivation, short CV, certificates and confirmation of current enrolment in a course of study (German versions acceptable) until December 4th, 2022 via E-Mail to jobs@dife.de.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact: 

Dr. Rachel Lippert 
Head of Junior Research Group NDF
Tel.: +49 33 200 88 - 2470
E-Mail: Rachel.Lippert@dife.de 

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