Bioinformatician, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine

 

The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Bioinformatician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator, with accountabilities from both investigators.  

The bioinformatician will design and implement workflows for multi-omic datasets generated through iSARP and those acquired from public data repositories. The Bioinformatician will work closely and collaboratively with PIs within and outside of iSARP, as well as their staff and trainees, to facilitate their informatics needs towards the translational medicine goals of the Charbonneau Cancer Institute and the iSARP initiative. They will innovate within the genomics, machine learning, and translational medicine space and will be given autonomy to develop and test their own ideas under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. 

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Design and implement pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing datasets, including genomes, transcriptomes, proteomes, and single cell sequencing datasets
• Work with both pre-clinical and clinical samples and datasets
• Develop computational workflows, protocols, and recommend workflow improvements
• Take responsibility for successful completion of projects from the conception stage through the submission of deliverables and to project closure
• Act as liaison between research team, national, and international collaborators
• Monitor and control the schedule and quality of projects undertaken by the research team
• Work collaboratively with other research associates within iSARP to achieve shared goals
• Work collaboratively with multiple PIs and their teams on diverse projects related to their informatics analysis needs towards translational medicine
• Analyze experimental data and report it to supervisors (Morrissy) and the iSARP team
• Represent research team, and present research at local, national and international meetings
• Contribute to data assembly and writing of scientific manuscripts and grants

Qualifications / Requirements:

• PhD degree Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, or related field required
• Minimum 5 years of related research experience, including experience in data science, genomics, bioinformatics, or machine learning
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (such as Python or R)
• Experience with Linux / Unix working environments, and high-performance computing clusters
• Expertise with analysis and algorithm development on complex NGS datasets
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, organized, and strong written communication skills as evidences by a record of publication and scholarship
• Track record of presenting research at local and national meetings

Application Deadline:  December 3, 2021

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase II.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

COVIDSafe Campus Strategy

Currently, the COVIDSafe Campus Strategy requires that all university employees complete an online attestation of their vaccination status. New hires must be compliant with the COVIDSafe Campus Strategy prior to commencing in their new position. All employees must upload their proof of vaccination status through the Thrive Health Portal (https://www.ucalgary.ca/risk/emergency-management/covid-19-response/covidsafe-campus) to be released from rapid testing.

Please note that effective January 1, 2022, the University of Calgary will be requiring that all faculty and staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates who are offered a position will be required to upload proof of vaccination prior to their start date through the Thrive Health Portal.  Alternatively, if you are unable to be vaccinated based on a protected ground you may submit a request for accommodation through Staff Wellness along with any supporting documentation.

 

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

 

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Sessional Instructor - FNCE 653 (Winter 2022), Haskayne School of Business

 

The Haskayne School of Business is accepting applications for a Sessional Instructor to co-teach the following course in the area of Finance during the Winter 2022 Term. The co-instructor (50%) must be willing to work collaboratively, all lectures will be taught by both instructors.

The lecture sessions would be one-half day on either Friday or Saturday, every second week, from January 21 to May 7, 2022 unless otherwise posted.

FNCE 653 - Problems in Financial Management 

The application of financial management principles to real-world problems in the corporate sector, including such areas as working capital management, project financing, debt vs. equity financing, payout policy and reorganization. Based on case studies and company presentations, supplemented with mini-lectures and guest speakers.

Qualifications:

• Must have previous experience teaching at the Executive MBA level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Haskayne EMBA program is considered an asset.
• Must be available to meet with EMBA students outside the normal working hours for individual assistance.   

Application Process:

To apply, submit a letter of application via the 'Apply Now' link to the attention of Louise MacDonald or you can email directly to louise.macdonald@haskayne.ucalgary.ca. In support of your application, please provide the following in a single PDF: 

• A current CV containing a discussion of relevant teaching experience (courses taught, textbooks uses, where and when taught) 
• Contact information for three (3) referees

Any additional information including teaching evaluations for courses you may have taught previously, a tentative course outline, a statement of teaching philosophy, and any restrictions (e.g. scheduling constraints) that you might have would strengthen your application and help in the selection process.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline:  November 22, 2021

The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B.  Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/TUCFA for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

We thank you for your application.  Only successful applicants will be contacted.

 

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.

COVIDSafe Campus Strategy

The University has implemented a new Vaccination Directive that requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022. You will be required to upload proof of vaccination prior to commencing your duties. Please review the COVIDSafe Campus website for further information and access to additional resources.

About the University of Calgary
 
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
 
About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. 

 

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Senior Researcher, computer networks and ubiquitous computing

 

The University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en) is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world.

The Department of Computer Science (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/computer-science), which is part of the Faculty of Science, is one of the leading Computer Science research and teaching units in Europe. The research themes of the Department cover machine learning and algorithms, computer networks and distributed systems, software systems and bioinformatics.

The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Helsinki invites applications for

Senior Researcher, computer networks and ubiquitous computing

Position description and requirements
The Department of Computer Science is looking for Senior Researcher in computer networks and ubiquitous computing with special emphasis on network technologies in 5G and beyond systems, Internet of Things, and cloud technology. The position is related to the Nokia Center for Advanced Research (NCAR) and the Edge AI Special Interest Group (SIG) connecting two Academy of Finland flagships, the Finnish Center for AI (FCAI) and the 6G Flagship. The experimental research work is supported by the cutting edge national 5G Test Network Finland 5GTNF). The Senior Researcher is expected to conduct top research, lead research tasks and supervise students in computer networking and distributed systems, especially in the area of edge computing, edge AI and 6G. In addition to research work, the Senior Researcher is expected to commit 5 % (80 hours) of their annual workload to teaching.

The appointment is for five years. The starting date is negotiable but the position will be filled as soon as possible.

The candidate is expected to have a PhD in computer science or other relevant field, strong research track with publications in top venue of the research field, such as the premier ACM and IEEE forums. In addition to research track record, research project management and coordination skills are important for the position as well as ability to provide high-quality teaching based on research. Success in the position requires fluency in English.

Salary and benefits
Salary range for the position is 4100-5000 €/month depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply
Please submit your application with its attachments through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply for the position”.

The application shall include the following attachments as a single pdf file (in English):

• Curriculum Vitae including the applicant´s scientific, teaching and other relevant merits
• List of publications
• Cover letter describing the candidate´s motivation to apply and suitability for the position

The deadline for applications is December 6th, 2021.

Additional information
For more information on the position, please contact Professor Sasu Tarkoma (sasu.tarkoma(at)helsinki.fi).

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The University of Helsinki reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Due date

06.12.2021 23:59 EET

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Computational Biology Trainer for VIB and ELIXIR Belgium

 

VIB is an entrepreneurial non-profit research institute with a clear focus on ground-breaking strategic basic research in life sciences and operates in close partnership with the five universities in Flanders – Ghent University, KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and Hasselt University.  

ELIXIR (https://www.elixir-europe.org) is a European research infrastructure that unites life-science research groups. It coordinates, integrates, and sustains bioinformatics resources across Europe. 

Job description  

The VIB Bioinformatics Core is hiring an enthusiastic computational biology trainer to expand the institutional training program and shape the data science curriculum of VIB and ELIXIR Belgium. 

Based on your experience in data science and life sciences and in collaboration with the Training Coordinator of ELIXIR Belgium, you will develop and organize several new training sessions, including online training material. To successfully accomplish your program, you will scout potential (bio)informatics trainers, guide them in setting up a successful training session and take the final responsibility of the execution and follow-up of training sessions. You will also have the opportunity yourself to give training sessions, based on your expertise and interests, and explore new methods of training, such as the development of Advanced Learning Environments. You will continue to establish connections to international trainers (e.g. www.elixir-europe.org/platforms/training), and work on the visibility of the VIB Bioinformatics Core and ELIXIR Belgium, both within the institute as externally. 

VIB and ELIXIR Belgium aim to offer courses for essential computational skills, research computing (Galaxy and next flow workflow systems, use of the institutional infrastructure, as well as the Cloud offering of the Flemish Supercomputer Center), and pragmatic research data management according to the FAIR principles. 

To keep up your skills and keep in touch with this fast-evolving area of data science and bioinformatics, part of your time will be dedicated to supporting specific projects from the VIB research community.  

You can count on administrative and communication support and the assistance of bioinformatics trainers as colleagues to succeed. You will be employed in the VIB Bioinformatics Core. Our institute greatly values diverse standpoints and promotes an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected.   

Profile 

Essential

• You have a university degree in Sciences (Bioinformatics/Computer Sciences or similar) 
• A broad view of current data science evolutions 
• Strong organizing skills 
• Demonstrated technical expertise (Python, Docker, GitHub, etc.) 
• Experience with using cloud computing  
• Good communication and teaching skills 
• Fluent in English 

Key personal characteristics 

• People-centered with a focus on service delivery 
• No problem with traveling within Flanders frequently  

We offer 

A full-time position for 2 years initially. Prolongation is envisaged depending on the successful granting of the ELIXIR Belgium project. 

How to apply? 

Motivated candidates are asked to apply online. A first review of applications will start immediately. Applications are welcome until the position is filled. For more information about this function, please contact Alexander Botzki. 

Mass spectroscopy Bioanalysis scientist

 

The Steyaert lab pioneered the use of nanobodies for chaperone-assisted X-ray crystallography aiming at the highest hanging fruits of structural biology including membrane proteins, amyloidogenic proteins, and now also (transient) multiprotein complexes. The elucidation of the first GPCR structures in the agonist-bound active state demonstrated the power of Nanobodies to stabilize G protein coupled receptor conformational states including transmembrane signalling complexes. Recent work focusses on exploiting the conformational complexity of therapeutic targets for Nanobody-enabled drug discovery and on the applications of nanobodies in single particle cryo-EM. Three successful biotech spin-offs valorize the unique family of single domain antibodies (nanobodies) derived from camelids: Ablynx, Agrosafve, and ConFo Therapeutics.

For its Proteome-scale Nanobody discovery program, the Steyaert lab is seeking an innovative and critical scientist with expertise in mass spectroscopy to join our Nanobody platform development team. The successful individual is expected to be highly collaborative and to be excited to take on new challenges. The position is a hands-on role with a significant degree of autonomy.

The successful candidate will:
• Introduce and broadly apply mass spectrometry to the qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibody-protein and protein-protein interactions.
• Develop and implement (semi)automated high-throughput methods for proteome-wide protein-antibody interactions
• Introduce SILAC-based methods to identify antibodies in complex samples

Qualifications

• Proven record of Mass spectrometry (MS) instrumentation operation and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative MS analysis and biological sample preparation
• MS-based proteomic data analysis using multiple software tools
• Proficiency in common analytical methodologies such as HPLC, CE and ELISA
• Experience with automatization and in-house software tool development is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute research experiments.

We offer

• Full-time position with an open-ended contract
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A central position and exciting job in a dynamic, innovative and motivated team of scientists in an international research environment
• Room to learn and grow in this position

How to apply?

Motivated candidates are asked to apply online.

For more information, please contact Jan Steyaert.

Associate senior lecturer in public law with focus in social law

 

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The Faculty of Law is one of Lund University´s four founding faculties. The Faculty has approximately 2 000 students enrolled in first and second-cycle courses and programmes, around 160 staff members including 40 doctoral students.

Information about the faculty can be found at www.jur.lu.se.

Lund University is a full-scale and research-intensive university, and the only Swedish university to be part of the strong international networks League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21 (U21). Lund University has partner universities in close to 70 countries and attracts more international students than any other higher education institution in Sweden.

The Faculty of Law is characterised by internationalisation, the intertwining of education and research, interdisciplinarity, as well as close and boundary-crossing collaboration with wider society. The Faculty’s research environment and PhD-education are markedly international and, alongside the professional law degree, the Faculty offers several international Master’s programmes.

Lund University and the Faculty of Law offer an inclusive work environment that fosters development within the broader dynamic research and innovation area of the Öresund region.

Subject

Public law with specialisation on social law

Subject description

The subject public law mainly includes state law, general administrative law and special administrative law such as social law, migration law and public order and safety law. Social law, as part of public law research at the faculty, is based on national law, but is also internationally oriented in several areas, particularly with comparisons with other countries' legal systems and studies of the importance of European law for the national legal system.

The subject of social law includes legal rules on public social measures to meet individuals' needs for help and support in personal or financial terms. Social law includes the regulation on care and care of individuals as well as rules on various forms of financial support within the social services, health and medical care and the social insurance law. The subject is, by its nature and tradition, nationally oriented due to the very strong character of the Nordic welfare state model in this field of law. However, large parts of social law now also have a central and recurring connection to EU law and to international treaties on human rights. Social law is a central component in several interdisciplinary jurisprudence disciplines such as child law, elder law and health law.

Work duties

The post as associate senior lecturer is a career development position and is to offer opportunities for gaining research and teaching qualifications. The position shall first and foremost provide scope for developing research qualifications, and the primary duty is to conduct high quality research (60%). The research has to result in national and international publications, and the associate senior lecturer must also actively apply for external funding. Additional duties include teaching in the faculty’s undergraduate, Master’s and PhD programmes, as well as in distance learning education (40%). The successful candidate will have special responsibility for research and teaching within social law with a particular focus on Swedish social insurance law. The teaching tasks will take place at the third and fourth semester at the Law Program, in advanced level courses in public law and at distance and commissioned courses.

The researchers and teachers at the faculty are expected to contribute to a dynamic research environment as well as to other faculty activities, and to perform work primarily in the workplace provided by the Faculty.

The scope of the position shall also provide an opportunity for training in teaching and learning in higher education corresponding to at least five weeks.

Qualifications

A person qualified for appointment as an associate senior lecturer is a person who has been awarded a PhD in legal science or has the corresponding research expertise. Primary consideration should be given to a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise within five years of the deadline for application for employment as an associate senior lecturer. However, a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

For an associate senior lecturer, the general qualification requirements concern being suitable for and having the ability in general that is needed to satisfactorily carry out the duties of the appointment in question.

Assessment criteria

For appointments to associate senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and carry out high quality research, and teaching skills. For the position should be taken into consideration both scientific and pedagogical ability. The focus on this assessment should be on researcher skills
• A focus on national, Nordic and EU law perspectives in research
• Particular emphasis will be placed on subject knowledge in social law, particularly Swedish social insurance law

Emphasis will also be placed on:

• Documented ability to formulate research applications for external funding
• Documented research and teaching experience, for example in the form of publications, research collaborations and conference presentations
• Broad subject expertise in the public law area in research and teaching

Terms

The position is a fixed term (4 years) full time post. The term is regulated in the Higher Ordinance Ac (HF), chapter 4, Section 12 a.

Promotion to senior lecturer

An associate senior lecturer’s work and qualifications should be evaluated mid-way through the period of employment. The employee shall receive instructions on the specific areas that need to be developed in order to be promoted to senior lecturer employed for an indefinite term.

An associate senior lecturer shall on application be promoted to senior lecturer employed for an indefinite term if he or she has the required qualifications and is deemed to be suitable with reference to the qualification requirements and assessment criteria as stated below. An associate senior lecturer can only apply for promotion once.

The application is to be submitted to the Faculty of law at the latest after 3 years and 6 months of actual service.

Qualification requirements for senior lecturers

Those qualified for appointment as a senior lecturer are a person who has demonstrated teaching expertise, and been awarded a PhD or has the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that it will involve.

The assessment criteria for appointment as a senior lecturer shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment.

To be qualified for employment as a senior lecturer according to Lund University Appointment Rules, an individual shall have completed at least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons. If there are valid reasons, an appointment can still be made.

Assessment criteria for senior lecturer

For appointments to senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• The overall assessment criteria is to demonstrate strong development during the appointment as an associate senior lecturer regarding research expertise, and a development regarding teaching expertise. The assessment of the candidate’s development during the appointment as associate senior lecturer is to take into account the research plan and timetable submitted by the candidate with the application for the post as associate senior lecturer
• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD
• An ability to engage with wider society and communicate his or her activities
• A good general ability to lead and develop activities, such as experience of administrative and leadership assignments
• The ability to teach in Swedish on our law programme is a requirement along with the ability to teach in English

Emphasis will also be placed on:

• Documented ability to formulate research applications for external funding
• Documented research and teaching experience, for example in the form of publications, research and teaching stays at other universities, research collaborations and conference presentations
• Broad subject expertise

Instructions for application for the position as an associate senior lecturer

The application is to be submitted electronically in the Lund University application portal. Additions, in the form of research publications/equivalent, are to be sent in three copies to:

The Faculty of Law, Lund University, Helena Josefsson, P.O. Box 207, S-221 00 Lund.

The application shall be in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English and must include:

• A personal letter
• A CV with appendices (max 10 pages of appendices)
• A complete list of publications
• A list of the PhD thesis and the three other publications the applicant wants to be considered for assessment (state the DOI code for each publication if one is available)
• The four publications to be considered for assessment
• A description of the planned research activities (including a timetable and publication plan) and plans for the future (max 5 pages)
• A brief summary of teaching activities (such as a list of teaching qualifications, a personal reflection of teaching, a teaching CV (max 3 pages))
• Other documents the applicant wants to submit for assessment

Please note that documents submitted or drawn up as a result of this vacant employment position (such as applications, expert opinions and minutes) as a general rule are public. The documents may thus (with the exception if a document is classified as confidential) be read upon request.

Terms of employment

The University applies individual salary-setting. You are welcome to state your salary expectations in your application.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

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Type of employment	Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2022-05-01 or according to agreement
Salary	Monthly
Number of positions	1
Working hours	100 %
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2021/3245
Contact	Helena Josefsson, kanslichef, +46462221095, helena.josefsson@jur.lu.se Ulf Maunsbach, prefekt, +46462221120, ulf.maunsbach@jur.lu.se Titti Mattsson, professor , +46462221024, titti.mattsson@jur.lu.se
Union representative	SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64 OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
Published	12.Oct.2021
Last application date	23.Nov.2021 11:59 PM CET

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Lab Mechatronics / Programmer / Assistant (m/f/d)

 

The Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems of the Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics studies the processing of sensory information (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) in the brain and the use of this information for directing body movements and making cognitive decisions. The research is highly interdisciplinary and uses theoretical and experimental approaches in humans and zebra fish. Our methodologies include visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS in humans and behavioral essays, calcium imaging in fish.

We are currently looking for a full-time Lab Mechatronics / Programmer / Assistant (m/f/d) to join us at the next possible opportunity.

The position

You will provide hardware, software, and managerial support for a diverse set of brain and neuroscience research activities. This includes:

• Computer and IT support of Windows and Linux systems
• Programming and debugging of computer code, especially at the stage of setting up new equipment or new experimental platforms
• Hardware repairs and troubleshooting
• Equipment inventory and maintenance
• Supervising and training of new equipment users
• Setting up, updating and managing the database of knowledge and data from research projects, personnel and activities

Our department is interdisciplinary, with research activities including human visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS and animal behavior, calcium imaging. We are looking for a person with a broad technical knowledge base, who loves working in a scientific environment and who is curious, open-minded, and able to adapt and learn new skills and solve new problems quickly. The set of skills that the individual should either already have or can quickly learn includes: MATLAB/Psychotoolbox, Python/OpenCV, Julia/OpenGL, Java, graphics and display technologies, EEG equipment and similar, eye tracking, microscope, laser, optics, electronics/controllers/sensors, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, etc.

Your profile

• Relevant degree in the field of Mechatronics, electronics, computer science or related discipline. Scientific experience is a plus
• Evidence or track record of broad technical skills and/or experience
• Curiosity about our research topics
• A high level of resilience and professionalism
• Ability to anticipate problems and skills in project management and communication
• Strong command of English; fluency in German is highly desirable

We offer

We offer highly interesting, challenging and varied tasks; you will work closely and collaboratively with scientists, students, programmers, administrative staff, and central IT and mechanical/electronic workshop support to help achieve the scientific goals of the department. A dedicated team awaits you in an international environment with regular opportunities for further education and training. The salary is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), based on qualification and experience and will include social security benefits and additional fringe benefits in accordance with public service provisions. This position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extensions and a permanent contract.

The Max Planck Society seeks to employ more handicapped people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.

Your application

The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters) electronically through our Job Portal.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry Senior Technician (f/m/d)

 

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (Bad Nauheim, Germany) invites applications for a Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry Senior Technician (f/m/d) Ref.: 2021_19

The position

The successful candidate needs to hold a BSc/MSc or an equivalent degree and will become a team member of the Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics group, conducting research on projects supported by the German Center for Cardio-vascular Research (DZHK).

The Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics group currently uses three QExactive mass spectrometers equipped with nano-UHPLC (EASY-nLC 1200) systems. Applicants should have at least 2 years of practical experience in sample preparation from cells, tissues, and biofluids for proteomics analysis. Specifically, a qualified candidate should have experience performing protein isolation, digestion, TMT tagging, reductive dimethylation, and fractionation by high pH chromatography, as well as operating and maintaining mass spectrometry instruments (ideally Thermo). Additionally, the candidate should have extensive knowledge in processing proteomic data using MaxQuant or similar software packages.

The successful candidate will perform biochemistry and proteomics experiments, participate in daily operations of Orbitrap mass spectrometers, actively contribute to development and adaptation of new protocols and techniques.

Our offer

Payment and social benefits will be in accordance with the regulations of the TVöD.

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

Your application

Applicants are requested to send their CV, description of their experience as well as the names of two or more referees preferably via our  applicant portal.

The deadline for applications is 14. Nov 2021

Contact

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research
Human Resources
Parkstr. 1
61231 Bad Nauheim
Germany

Email: jobs@mpi-bn.mpg.de