The Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt am Main is a growing research institution in the field of biological/medical basic research, focusing specifically on the functioning of neural circuits. The institute currently has around 220 employees and consists of three research departments, several junior research groups, and various service units.
The Barker Lab studies neural mechanisms for the processing and production of socially meaningful communication, with a particular focus on vocal communication:
We are seeking a:
Research Assitant (m/f/d)
A fully funded research assistant position is available in the “Social Systems and Circuits” research group led by Dr. Alison Barker. The position is available from April/May 2025 and will initially be available for 1 year.
Your responsibilities:
- General laboratory management, including servicing of equipment and ordering lab supplies
- Provide technical/experimental support to our international team of scientists, including standard histological techniques, handling of and performing behavioral assays in rodents
Your profile:
- We are searching for a highly motivated individual, passionate about science, who will coordinate the day-to-day management of the lab and support scientists in their experimental work. The ideal candidate will hold a degree as a Research Technician (MTA/BTA/CTA) or a BSc/MSc in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will work independently, carrying out standard molecular and histological work and rodent behavioral assays with demonstrated excellent experimental skills. The candidate will work closely with the rest of the international scientific team, therefore good communication skills, and a good working knowledge of English is required.
Requirements:
- Knowledge in the fields of molecular biology and histology
- Previous experience in working with rodents
- Previous experience working in the field of bioacoustics is advantageous
- Strong commitment to working in a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
We offer you:
- Position with payment according to German TVöD (Collective Wage Agreement for Government Service Workers - Federal Government) with all benefits of the public service
- a highly interactive atmosphere and support within an international and cooperative team
- flexible working hours
- company pension scheme
- family services (baby and children's rooms at the institute, on-campus daycare center),
- health management (e.g., fitness courses)
- Cafeteria and bistro in the institute
- good public transport connections and a subsidy for the Germany Jobticket.
The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
The compatibility of work and family is very important to us; among other things, we offer the possibility of childcare in the immediately neighboring Kita Kairos. For more information, please visit our homepage.
We look forward to receiving your complete and detailed application documents in English, including a cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the position, along with a full CV, reference letters (if available), and relevant certificates as a single PDF document by March 31st, 2025 to alison.barker@brain.mpg.de.
