PhD Student in live cell CRISPR chromatin imaging (f/m)

The international group is interested to decipher the structure and function of chromosomes and genomes. For research details visit: www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/dept-cytogenetics-and-genome-analysis/chromosome-structure-and-function/ or www.facebook.com/CSF1Houben/ .

Your tasks:

• Elucidating how the genome is spatio-temporally organised inside the nucleus is imperative to understand the regulation of genes and non-coding sequences during development.
• Emerging techniques of chromatin imaging promise to bridge the long-standing gap between sequencing studies disclosing genomic information and imaging studies providing spatial and temporal information.
• The DFG funded project aims to harness the CRISPR-Cas9 system to develop a pioneering tool to visualize defined genomic loci in living cells of eudicot and monocot plants.

Your qualifications and skills:

• You have a master, diploma or equivalent degree in biology or any related field.
• Knowledge of molecular, cytological and/or biochemical techniques as well as experience in working with plants (e.g. A. thaliana) are desired.
• You like microscopy.
• Furthermore, solid English skills are a prerequisite for effective work in our multicultural environment.

You fit to us:

• You are a highly motivated person.
• You can organize your work independently.
• You should have demonstrated capacity to master the broad skill set necessary for the successful completion of a research project.
• You are a team player.

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a modern research centre with state of the art facilities and scientists from all over the world.
• Collegial working atmosphere.
• An employment starting up on July, 1st 2017 and is limited for 36 months.
• Gross salary will be up to 65% E13 TV-L.
For further information please contact Prof Dr Andreas Houben: houben@ipk-gatersleben or phone +49 (0)39482 5486.

What you need to know:

The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. Everyone - independent from gender, sexual orientation, age, origin or a possible disability - is welcome. The IPK was awarded the Hertie Foundation’s work and balance certificate ("berufundfamilie") for its family-friendly working conditions. The IPK campus is located in the immediate vicinity of a local day care center and primary school (Grundschule).

Your application:

Please send your application (incl. CV, letter of motivation and certificates of university degrees) until June 02nd, 2017 to the attention of Mr. Danielowski ([Email Address Removed]) citing the reference number 30/05/17. Please contact him also for questions regarding the application and selection procedure. You can reach him by telephone +49 (0)39482 5741.