We are looking for a

Postdoc / Deep-Sequencing
Specialist (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg, Germany invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position in the Deep-Sequencing Unit. Funding for this position is available immediately for an initial period of two years. The unit supports all sequencing projects at the MPI-IE and for large consortia, such as the Collaborative Research Center "Medical Epigenetics" (MEDEP). In this context we continue to adopt and develop new and sensitive methods for high-throughput sample preparation and sequencing.

Your tasks:

You will be working in an interdisciplinary team with close links to different departments, research groups, and other core facilities (e.g. Bioinformatics). Your tasks will include

• development, optimization and implementation of new protocols
• automation of workflows
• experimental design and critical assessment of sequencing projects
• quality control
• training and consultation of colleagues

Your qualifications:

We are looking for a motivated team player with strong communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will have proven experience with deep-sequencing technology and with the operation of liquid handling robots. The candidate should be able to combine high-quality service with technological innovation and curiosity. Prior experience with chromatin assays (e.g. ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq), ultra-parallel methods or single-cell technologies is a plus. Other requirements are

• an academic degree and PhD in life science
• fluency in English

We offer:

Based in the Black Forest, within close vicinity to Switzerland and France, our institute hosts a vibrant community of international researchers with access to state-of-the-art technology, such as a fleet of Illumina sequencers and pipetting robots for high-throughput studies. Salaries will be based on previous experience according to the German pay scale for civil service (TVöD) including health insurance and other social benefits.

Application deadline:

Have we sparked your interest? Please submit your complete application (including cover letter, CV, contact details of referees) via our online application portal at www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de until May 31st, 2019. For informal inquiries please contact: manke@ie-freiburg.mpg.de