Research technician Molecular Pharmacology (0,6 fte)
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The department of Molecular Pharmacology, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering has a temporary position for a research technician. The department of Molecular Pharmacology works closely on chronic diseases including those of the respiratory and central nervous system. The department is embedded with the Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC), a highly multidisciplinary institute covering all areas of asthma and COPD research. The department is also part of the Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience (BCN) covering all areas of neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation. See also www.rug.nl/research/molecular-pharmacology for more information about our department.
Research technician Molecular Pharmacology (0,6 fte)
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What are you going to do?
The research technician will support cell biology and structural virology (recombinant protein production, virology, and structural biology) work performed in the department.
The successful candidate will support the ongoing mammalian cell culture, imaging and recombinant protein expression platforms (prokaryotic and eukaryotic), including performing molecular biology experiments, maintaining eukaryotic suspension cell cultures, and supporting viral infection studies. The candidate will also assist with training and day-to-day guidance of students or junior team members in routine laboratory procedures.
Who are you?
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- An enthusiastic and flexible colleague to support multiple projects in our department.
- A Bachelor (HLO) or Master (WO) of Science degree in (Medical) Biology or a related area.
- Experience with techniques in cell biology, molecular biology, western blotting, and PCR.
- Team player with a pro-active and flexible attitude (assist with training and day-to-day guidance of students or junior team members in routine laboratory procedures).
- Enthusiasm for pharmaceutical research in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Experience with cell biology, molecular virology and/or eukaryotic suspension cell cultures are considered preferable.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.057 up to a maximum of € 3.985 (schaal 07) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- This position is temporary for a period of 1 year.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), you work at a broad top-class university that covers all fields of academia and technology. Support staff members offer a vital contribution to the effort made by lecturers and researchers toward the development of talent and a better, sustainable society. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse.
The research group investigates how viruses manipulate mitochondrial function to promote replication and persistence. The lab uses a highly integrative structural virology approach with an experimental toolkit that includes X-ray crystallography, single-particle cryo-EM, in situ cryo-electron tomography, light microscopy, biochemical reconstitution, and advanced cell-biological and virological assays, coupled to artificial intelligence workflows. By combining structural, mechanistic, computational, and cellular approaches, this line of research aims to define fundamental principles of virus–host interactions and to accelerate the development of innovative antiviral interventions.
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Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. This interview can be complemented with an assessment. We may also ask for references at this point.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen! Curious about what the onboarding process at the University of Groningen looks like? On our information page for new employees, you can read what to expect.
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV.
- Motivation letter.
- Name and (e-mail) address of two professional.
- References.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Karim Rafie
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Reinoud Gosens
Full Professor
R.Gosens@rug.nl
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When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.
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