Website Ruhr University Bochum
The chair deals with questions concerning diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, etc.
Preparation of human DNA from patients and controls, restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction (MLPA), approach and evaluation, next-generation sequencing, creating SOPs, instrument responsibility
Your tasks:
- Preparation of human/animal DNA from patients and controls, including documentation and entry into the database.
- Create SOPs
- Equipment responsibility
- General laboratory tasks
- If necessary, standard methods of human genetics (polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, MLPA including evaluation, etc.)
Your profile:
- A completed vocational training as a medical technical assistant (MTA) or a similar professional qualification with relevant professional experience is desirable.
- They have good basic computer skills.
- English language skills
- Prior knowledge of Optical Genome Mapping
- High level of commitment, teamwork skills and flexibility
- You will work in an established research group in close collaboration with research assistants and doctoral candidates. We place particular emphasis on a team-oriented and friendly working environment.
We offer:
- Extensive training and further education opportunities
- A diverse range of sports activities with around 100 sports and a university-owned fitness studio.
- Discounts for bicycle rental systems and bicycle purchases
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Paid leave of absence on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- Annual bonus
- A challenging task in an environment of scientific excellence
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Remuneration in accordance with the applicable collective agreements of the public service.
- A supportive, collegial and cooperative work environment
Further information:
Employment is on a salaried basis and is governed by the collective agreement for public sector employees of the German states (TV-L). Classification is based on fulfillment of personal and collective agreement requirements up to pay grade 8 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ .
The place of work is the Ruhr University Bochum.
This job posting is exclusively for individuals who are not currently employed by, or have never been employed by, RUB.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tel.: 0234 32 23839
Ms. Kowalczyk Tel.: 0234 32 18483
Unfortunately, travel expenses, accommodation costs, loss of earnings, and other application costs for job interviews cannot be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application, quoting reference number 5961, by August 23, 2026, via our online application portal.
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