Academic research assistant (m/f/x)

at  Universitt des Saarlandes

Saarland University is a campus university with an international reputation for research excellence, particularly in
computer science and in the life sciences and nanosciences. The university is also distinguished by its close ties to
France and its strong European focus. Around 17,000 students, studying over one hundred different academic
disciplines, are currently enrolled at Saarland University. Saarland University is officially recognized as one of
Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4000 it is one
of the largest employers in the region.
The Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Medical Faculty is inviting applications for the following position
commencing at the earliest opportunity.

YOUR ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed university studies in natural sciences, MD, VMD or equivalent
• Language skills (according to GER): Fluency in English (oral and written)

Requirements:

• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Experience in imaging techniques
• Routine in standard lab techniques of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry.
• Excellent presentation and organization skills, familiar with scientific project management in academi

Our department has a long-standing expertise in respiratory physiology and pathology as well as in neurobiology.
In this project, you will study the significance of tuft cells for induction and modulation of host protective responses
in respiratory infections via release of various bioactive molecules e.g. cysteinyl leukotrienes and prostaglandins.
To achieve this aim, you will use various mouse models and employ electrophysiology and in vivo and ex vivo
imaging techniques such as Ca2+ imaging, two-photon (2P) and confocal microscopy. Immunohistochemistry,
biochemical and molecular biology techniques will be used as well. The project will be supported by the HomFor
program of the Medical Faculty (granted to Dr. Mohamed Elhawy).
You are highly motivated scientist with a strong interest in cell biology and infection biology. You are experienced
in RNA- and protein analysis, immunohistochemistry, microscopy. A plus would be experience in microbiology
and/or immunology.
1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder
The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service. Each pay grade is
further subdivided into levels. Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at
level 1 of the E10 pay grade, an employee will move up to level 2. After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Experience in imaging techniques
• Routine in standard lab techniques of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry.
• Excellent presentation and organization skills, familiar with scientific project management in academic

research

• Software knowledge (Office, Prism, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Image J)