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The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education.
The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.
Context :
The group focuses on understanding how the notorious oncogene RAS drives cancer cell stemness and how to drug target it (eRASeCancer.wordpress.com).
In the framework of a maternity- and parental-leave replacement, we are looking for a highly motivated:
Biological laboratory technician
Your Role…
Under the supervision of Prof. Daniel Abankwa, the biological laboratory technician will work in the Cancer Cell Biology and Drug Discovery group. He/she will basically be in charge of:
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- Contributing to cell/ biochemical experiments in research projects
- Assisting in managing the research lab (ordering, archiving, maintenance)
Your Profile…
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- Minimal degree: Bachelor’s in biology/ biochemistry or related field
- Ideally, previous professional experience at least as biological laboratory technician
- Strong expertise in confocal microscopy, cell proliferation assays, molecular cloning and protein purification
- Autonomous experiment planning, execution and analysis
- Full command of MS Office software, GraphPad Prism, SnapGene and quick IT learner
- Excellent command of English (French and/ or German are an asset)
We offer :
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- Exciting contributions in the field of RAS drug development
- Strong scientific training and mentoring
- Inspiring, multilingual and international working environment
In Short…
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- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 11 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Starting date: July 2021
- Internal Title: Lab technician
- Job Reference: UOL04048
How to apply…
Candidates need to submit at least the following documents in pdf format:
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- Motivation statement (1 short paragraph, see below)
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages, highlighting any outstanding achievements)
The motivation statement should contain: 1) List of contributions to research projects; 2) List of 5 strongest experimental skills.
Application closes 15 May 2021.
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
Here’s what awaits you at the University…
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- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- A modern and dynamic university. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
- Find out more about the University
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Further information
For further information, please contact Prof. Daniel Abankwa (daniel.abankwa@uni.lu).
