Technical Staff Position – Emmy Noether Group, Dr. Ali Seleit

Technical Staff Position – Emmy Noether Group, Dr. Ali Seleit

NEU

Vollzeit

Forschung und Lehre

Sonstiges

Labor

CIBSS and the Faculty of Biology are pleased to announce an open technical position in the newly founded Emmy Noether research group of Dr. Ali Seleit, focusing on: Genetics of embryonic developmental timing and size control Technical Staff Position – Emmy Noether Group, Dr. Ali Seleit

Bewerbungsfrist: 30. April 2026

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 3. April 2026

Eintrittstermin: 1. Juni 2026

Arbeitsumfang: Fulltime position

Kennziffer: 00004825

Beschreibung

The technical staff member will support research in Dr. Ali Seleits Emmy Noether group and will be involved in a variety of experimental and molecular biology tasks, including:

Technical laboratory activities:

Fish husbandry: Collecting, screening, breeding, and maintaining Oryzias fish lines.

Molecular cloning: Constructing plasmids and libraries in microbial systems (E. coli, S. cerevisiae) for subsequent transgenesis in Oryzias fish.

Genomic analysis: Extracting DNA from embryos, preparing sequencing libraries, and performing quality control for whole-genome sequencing (WGS).

Single-cell genomics: Performing tissue dissociation, nuclei extraction, and library preparation for single-cell RNA sequencing (sci-RNA-seq).

Genotyping and screening: Conducting PCR-based genotyping and fluorescence-based screening of fish embryos.

Genome editing: Performing CRISPR/Cas9 microinjections at the 1-cell stage to generate mutants and knock-in lines.

In vitro fertilization (IVF): Carrying out IVF techniques in fish to produce genetic hybrids.

Laboratory Management, Training and Supervision:

Onboarding and training: Supporting new group members in learning laboratory techniques, protocols, and safety practices.

Coordination: Organizing lab schedules, team meetings, cleaning rotations, and promoting best practices.

Laboratory operations: Managing general lab infrastructure, including instrument maintenance, ordering of consumables, inventory management, stock upkeep, and maintaining the lab calendar.

Data management: Ensuring adherence to the groups data management plan and proper documentation of experiments.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled candidate who meets the following requirements:

Required:

Advanced degree from an accredited university or technical school, or equivalent laboratory experience in molecular biology or a related field.

Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing).

Experience in molecular cloning methods (Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate, restriction/ligation).

Independent, well-organized work style with eagerness to learn new methods and protocols.

Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple collaborative projects.

Fluent spoken and written English.

Highly encouraged (but not required):

Experience working with aquatic model systems.

Experience with sequencing library preparation (DNA/RNA).

Experience with in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques in fish models.

What We Offer

A dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment.

Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research in developmental genetics and vertebrate biology.

Supportive mentorship and training in advanced molecular and genomic techniques.

The position is currently limited to 31.05.2029 with the possibility to extend for another 3 years.

Please submit your complete application – including a cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates – as a single PDF document electronically via the University of Freiburg application portal (UFR) or by email to the contact address provided in the portal.