Senior Technical Officer / Scientist
Grade: 6 or 7, depending on experience and qualifications
EMBL site: EMBL Heidelberg
Commencing date: As soon as possible after closing date
Job description: The aim of our Chemical Biology Core Facility is to enable research groups to address biological questions by identifying and developing "biotool" compounds against novel targets. The facility hosts the collaboration between EMBL and the DKFZ [German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg] to provide the infrastructure and expertise to open up small molecule development to research groups at both institutions. The incumbent will develop and execute assays for high throughput screening of small molecule libraries and support hit follow-up efforts in collaboration with EMBL groups. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Chemical Biology Core Facility.
Qualifications and experience: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. with up to 3 years of postdoctoral experience in high throughput screening with a focus on biochemistry/cell biology or chemical biology. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in assay development HTS, compound characterization and computational data analysis. Strong computer skills, especially in MS Office and MS Project are required. Knowledge of specialised HTS software is a benefit and proficiency in the use of Activity Base, or other similar application software, would be highly advantageous. Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication and project management skills, be able to work independently on multiple projects, be self-motivated and a strong team player. Intermediate skills in English and German are necessary. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech area would be an advantage.
Contract: An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of review.
Closing date: 17 December 2006
Web page:
http://www.embl.de
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to applicants.
To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees) and covering letter, by email, quoting ref. no. W/06/145 in the subject line, to:
application@embl.de
Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.
Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail:
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