Student Assistant (Plasmid Competition Project)

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of Quantitative Biomedicine is an interdisciplinary biomedical research unit that combines basic science with biotechnological and medical research, using both experimental and computational approaches. The Molecular Plasmid Ecology Lab (Kümmerli Group) studies the ecology and evolution of antibiotic resistance plasmids, in particular how plasmids interact and compete with each other, for example through type IV CRISPR-Cas systems. We are launching a project to identify plasmid-encoded competition systems.

Your responsibilities

We seek a motivated student to support our team in the lab and help kick-start a project to identify plasmid-encoded competition systems. Your tasks include molecular lab work (PCR, cloning, building and verifying bacterial strains and plasmids), competition experiments between plasmids and strains, and organising and analysing your data while keeping clear records of strains, plasmids and protocols. There is room to bring in your own ideas and influence how the project develops.
Your profile

• Matriculated Master's student (University of Zurich, ETH) in biology or a related field; recent MSc graduates can also apply.
• Solid hands-on skills in microbiology and molecular biology (e.g. PCR, gel electrophoresis, sterile culture handling, growth rate experiments).
• Highly motivated, with a genuine interest in the topic, and keen to learn new skills.
• Careful, reliable and well organised, able to work independently and in a team.

Information on your application
Please send your application as a single PDF containing your motivation letter, CV and transcript of records. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Workload is flexible: more during semester breaks, less during the semester.

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Extra Informationen

Status

Offen

Ausbildungsniveau

Hauptschule

Standort

Zürich

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