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Student Research Assistant Hiwi (mfd) #SSWH05

Institute Of Molecular Biologgy

Job Location:

Mainz - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us

IMB () is a research institute on the campus of the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz Germany. It is generously funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Our research in the Schick group focuses on the molecular mechanisms of gene regulation and chromatin organization by the BAF complex(es) using a variety of new methods and cell culture models. Causing cancer or developmental disorders the cellular consequences of defective chromatin regulation is center of our research interest. We are looking for a student assistant (m/f/d) to support us with organizational and scientific tasks (if possible 12-19 hours per week).

Tasks and responsibilities

Support with general laboratory organisation (e.g. material databases coordination of organisational matters processing of orders and deliveries)
Maintainance of laboratory safety and equipment
Support using molecular methods (e.g. cloning plasmid purification mycoplasma testing)
Support in cell culture with adherent cell lines and induced stem cells

Requirements

Good organisational skills and a high sense of responsibility
Motivation independence team spirit and flexibility
Experience with good scientific practice and accurate work in the laboratory
Student of biology molecular biology biomedicine or similar
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and German

Why join us

We offer a stimulating diverse and international research environment with a pleasant working atmosphere and the opportunity to perform state-of-the-art experiments. The institute is modern well-equipped and centrally located with good public transport links and parking.

Our offer

Position with 12-19 hours per week
Hourly pay based on the Johannes Gutenberg Universitys remuneration rates
Advanced training opportunities
Responsibility
Flexible working hours
Employee events

What else you need to know

Starting Date:as soon as possible
Duration:min. 1 year with option for extension
Deadline:21.08.2026

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To apply please upload your application containing your cover letter CV certificates/references and enrollment certificate on our a pplication form. Should you have any questions or difficulties in uploading your files on the application form please contact us by mail quoting the Ref. No. #SSWH05. For information about the position please contact Dr Sandra Schick-Nickolaus. IMB is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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