Research assistant / PhD student (m/f/d)

Research assistant / PhD student (m/f/d), Lübeck

Schleswig-Holstein

Lübeck, Germany

Scope: 65% part-time (25.16 hours)

• Tariff-based remuneration including annual special payment (TV-L)
• 30 days of vacation per year, plus additional days off
• Work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time options (subject to individual assessment), and the possibility of remote work
• Participation in university sports, discounted campus meals, and other corporate benefits

Start: as soon as possible

Application deadline: limited until [date not specified]

Salary group: EG 13

Scope: 65% part-time (25.16 hours)

The DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center (SFB 1665) "Sexdiversity. Determinants, meanings and implications of sex diversity in sociocultural, medical and biological landscapes" is a transdisciplinary network involving medicine, life sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The CRC aims to investigate the diverse manifestations of physiological sex across various contexts, from cellular and organ levels to social systems and epistemic cultures.

Tasks:

1. Carrying out cell culture experiments and sample preparation for subsequent measurements
2. Metabolic investigations on various sample materials using NMR spectroscopy
3. Statistical analysis of NMR spectra and interpretation of results
4. Active participation in the scientific program of the CRC's graduate college

Requirements:

1. A very good degree in natural sciences (Master's or equivalent) in life sciences or biomedical sciences
2. Interest in collaborating with scientists at the University of Lübeck and other universities, such as the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
3. Interest in working with scientists from humanities, social, and cultural sciences
4. Knowledge of cell culture and statistical/bioinformatics methods
5. Ability to work independently and in a team, with a structured approach, and willingness to learn methods in NMR spectroscopy

What we offer:

• Tariff-based remuneration including annual special payment (TV-L)
• 30 days of vacation per year, plus additional days off
• Work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time options, and remote work possibilities
• Participation in university sports, discounted campus meals, and other corporate benefits
• Health management "Healthy University"
• Company pension scheme with high employer contributions (VBL)
• A secure job in a vibrant academic environment with numerous events and training opportunities

The classification follows tariff regulations, subject to meeting tariff conditions, up to the specified pay grade. Final job evaluation remains reserved.

The University of Lübeck is a modern and open employer. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, cultural or social background, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual identity. We promote gender equality. Applicants with severe disabilities or equivalent persons will be given preferential consideration if qualified.

For further questions:

Prof. Karsten Seeger

+49 451 / 3101 3334

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If interested, please apply using our online application form.

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