Website Ruhr University Bochum
Last date to apply: 18.01.2026
Number of Positions: 01
Your tasks:
- Performance of molecular biological techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blot
- Independent cultivation and maintenance of primary and secondary cell cultures, as well as performance of cell-based assays.
- Preparation of murine tissue, isolation of different tissue types and establishment of primary and organotypic cell cultures
- Microinjection of plasmid and microRNA constructs into organotypic, primary or secondary cell cultures
- Organization and coordination of mouse lines within the context of animal husbandry (e.g. breeding planning, inventory management, documentation)
- Performing genotyping (sample collection, DNA isolation, PCR, evaluation) and routine handling of murine laboratory animals in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Careful documentation of experimental procedures and results using suitable software
- Practical support for medical and scientific doctoral students as well as staff of the anatomical institute
Your profile:
- Successfully completed training as a medical technical assistant/biological technical assistant (or comparable qualification)
- Practical skills in the molecular biology laboratory
- Solid practical experience in tissue preparation, (sterile) cell culture work, and handling primary and secondary cell cultures; ideally also organotypic section cultures.
- Very careful, precise and reproducible working methods, especially with demanding techniques (e.g. microinjection, transfection, sample preparation)
- Experience in cell-based assays and experimental documentation; proficient use of common laboratory and documentation software
- Strong organizational skills, independent work ethic, and reliable scheduling and prioritization (e.g., in breeding/experiment planning)
- Willingness to work with murine laboratory animals, including handling, sample collection and genotyping; FELASA certification is desirable or willingness to obtain it.
- Teamwork skills, strong communication skills and enjoyment of providing practical support/training to students and doctoral candidates (also within the context of teaching courses)
- Good German skills and basic English skills for working in a scientific 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
- Company pension scheme
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Collaboration in a dedicated and appreciative team
- A qualified training program
- The possibility of extending the employment relationship
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 9a TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ .
The place of work is the Ruhr University Bochum.
https://www.cytologie.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/start/
Contact persons for further information:
Sven Liebthal, Tel.: +49 234 32 26733
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 5273, by January 18, 2026, via our online application portal.