TECHNICIAN POSITION (E11) IN OPTICAL AND FORCE MICROSCOPY

TN Germany; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a technician to join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team at a cutting-edge research facility. This role offers the chance to work with advanced microscopy techniques and contribute to groundbreaking research on neuronal function. The successful candidate will support the lab's operations, maintain state-of-the-art equipment, and have opportunities for scientific involvement. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape the future of scientific discovery.

Leistungen

Holiday Pay

Christmas Bonus

30 Days Holiday Entitlement

Regular Training Opportunities

Childcare Support

Qualifikationen

• Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of microscopy.
• Experience in AFM and/or optical tweezers is essential.

Aufgaben

• Support and maintenance of microscopes in the lab.
• Training of laboratory staff and collaborators.

Kenntnisse

Microscopy

AFM

Optical Tweezers

Image Analysis

Biological Tissues Handling

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Master's or Diploma in Biology

Master's or Diploma in Physics

Master's or Diploma in Engineering Sciences

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30.04.2025

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Job Description:

Applications are invited for a technician position (f/m/d; salary grade up to E11) in the lab of Kristian Franze. The successful candidate will be responsible for the microscopes at the Institute and interact closely with our multidisciplinary, international team. We are located at the new Max Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin with a state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting edge equipment.

Your Tasks

The Franze lab is interested in how mechanical signals such as tissue stiffness or cellular forces regulate neuronal function during development and disease. The lab studies how cells feel their mechanical environment, and how mechanical and chemical signals are integrated by cells. Key microscopy techniques exploited by the lab include atomic force microscopy, optical tweezers, calcium imaging, cLSM, FLIM and TIRF.

Your tasks include:

• Support and maintenance of our microscopes
• Training of laboratory staff and collaborators
• Support for research projects
• Management of the online booking calendar and equipment documentation
• If desired, participation in scientific projects is possible, time permitting

Your Profile

Necessary qualifications:

• Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of microscopy
• Master's or Diploma degree in biology, physics, engineering sciences, or a related discipline
• Good knowledge of English
• A communicative and team-orientated way of working
• High personal motivation, flexibility and reliability
• Experience in AFM and/or optical tweezers
• Experience in handling biological tissues and cell lines
• Experience with image analysis
• Experience of working in S1/S2 safety areas

Additional Information

• Work in an interesting and varied area of responsibility in a modern research building and in an international environment in a young and collegial team
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research using the latest technologies
• All the benefits of public service (holiday pay, Christmas bonus, 30 days holiday entitlement, etc.)
• Regular training opportunities
• Support with finding suitable childcare facilities if needed

*Fixed-term: The funds for this position are available initially for 24 months, with a subsequent option for permanent employment.

• The position is full-time (100%) or part-time (min. 50%) and is initially limited to 2 years, with a subsequent option for permanent employment.
• Remuneration in accordance with TV-L, depending on qualifications and professional experience (up to TV-L E11).