Biologist, Immunologist as Group Leader - Cell Line Infection (m/f/d)

in the multidisciplinary Department of Human and Animal Cell Lines, Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH. The position is offered half time (19,9 hours/week), up to a salary level of E14 (TV-L), depending on experience.

The Department Human and Animal Cell Lines is in charge of the open cell line collection at the DSMZ, performs quality controls and distributes cell lines to researchers worldwide. Our collection currently harbors more than 900 established cell lines, about 700 being of human origin with a special focus on cell lines of hematologic malignancies. These bioresources serve researchers across the world to conduct scientific projects on a non-profit base. In cell culture, virus and mycoplasma diagnostics, as well as authentication, are an integral part of both quality control and biosafety. These techniques are routinely applied in the department and offered as external service, which is highly valued by customers and colleagues. In addition to the routine activities in the collection, the department conducts research with and for the collection using cell culture models that are established in basic and preclinical research since many years.

Meaningful work: We are searching for a passionate and skilled scientist for our team focussing on virus and mycoplasma diagnostics as well as contributing to the research activities within the topic of infection and immunity. The position offers an opportunity to play a leading role in both service activities and scientific research with a long-term perspective. Both tasks, diagnostics and research are of equal importance. Our research focus is on the development of novel in vitro models to investigate infection and immunity processes at the single-cell level in close collaboration with researchers in Germany and abroad. We expect applicants to play an active role in our research activities, including the acquisition of third-party funding and publishing activities. In addition, the successful candidate will take the lead in the routine virus and mycoplasma diagnostic workflows for internal and external purposes by instructing and supervising cell culture diagnostics using novel methods, such as digital droplet PCR. The provision of external services in cell line diagnostics includes communication with customers and the sales department and the issuing of official reports.

Collaborative and Supportive Environment: You will collaborate closely with a great team of experienced scientists and technicians. Research and routine activities are highly interlinked between all members of the department creating a very supportive environment with a particular strength in teamplay. The lab is located at the Science Campus Süd in Braunschweig, which is well equipped to support your research ambitions. Additionally, a broad national and international existing collaborative network offers chances for fruitful cooperation.

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ (www.dsmz.de) is an internationally-renowned biological resource center, research infrastructure, and service provider for academia and industry with one of the most diverse microbial and cell culture collections worldwide.

It is funded by the State of Lower Saxony and the German Federal government and is a member of the Leibniz Association. The DSMZ strives to increase the proportion of female scientists and encourages female candidates to apply. Disabled applicants with identical technical and personal qualifications will be preferentially selected. In the case of degrees obtained abroad, proof of equivalence with a German degree must be enclosed. For further information, please refer to the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

The DSMZ is an equal opportunity employer, supports balanced work-life career development, and holds the certificate of the audit berufundfamilie®.