TechnicalAssistant: UInnsbruck MOLECULAR ECOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF INNSBRUCK 30 h / week Technical Assistant, permanent position We seek to hire a Technical Assistant in a permanent position for 30 h / week (https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14665). This is a position at the Molecular Ecology Group of the Department of Ecology / University of Innsbruck, starting as soon as possible. Centering on the Alpine Space, the group's mission is interdisciplinary research, embedded in international collaboration networks. A list of research topics can be found at: https://molecular-ecology.at/research-topics/ Main tasks: Carrying out molecular biology experiments, lab maintenance and material flow coordination, laboratory organism breeding. Required qualifications: Completed training as a technical assistant (BMA or equivalent) or completed study of biology (BSc), solid knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR), IT skills (MS Office, web-based databases, simple image processing), good English, independent acquisition of knowledge from specialist literature; possibly basic microbiological knowledge and knowledge of bioinformatics programs; teamwork and organisational skills. ***Salary*** The annual gross salary is a minimum of Euro 27,286. The contract includes health insurance and 5 weeks of holidays annually. ***How to apply*** Please apply at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.apply_selection?asg_id_in=14665 Deadline: 26 November 2024. Please include in the application: how you meet the required qualifications, curriculum vitae. The University of Innsbruck is striving to increase the percentage of female employees and therefore invites qualified women to apply. In the case of equivalent qualifications, women will be given preference. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. ***The research institution and its environment*** Detailed information about the Molecular Ecology Group can be found at https://molecular-ecology.at. The University of Innsbruck has a long-standing and internationally renowned tradition in life sciences and offers a vibrant research atmosphere. It has close to 30,000 students and 5600 staff members. Innsbruck is situated in the Alps and very close to Switzerland, Germany, and Italy; scenery and outdoor recreation are fantastic. ***More information needed?*** For more information, please contact: Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner, Birgit.schlick-steiner@uibk.ac.at Department of Ecology University of Innsbruck Technikerstr. 25 6020 Innsbruck, Austria https://molecular-ecology.at/birgit-c-schlick-steiner/ "Schlick-Steiner, Birgit Christiane" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)