MAX VON PETTENKOFER-INSTITUT
LEHRSTUHL MEDIZINISCHE MIKROBIOLOGIE UND
KRANKENHAUSHYGIENE
Research AUsNsDi sKtRaAnNKtE MNHAoUlSe cular Medical Microbiology
in full or part time (min. 75%).
The Max von Pettenkofer Institute (MvPI) of LMU Munich was founded in
1879 and is a leading center for infection research in Germany. The
Department/Chair of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology
(Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Suerbaum) hosts six research groups
devoted to diverse topics in infection research. In the institute's main building
in downtown Munich (near Sendlinger Tor), we work on a broad spectrum of
infection biology and translational research topics. The Department also
comprises an accredited clinical microbiology laboratory and is involved in
teaching for undergraduate students and graduate researchers.
The MvPI is an integral part of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
(LMU Munich), a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in
1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of
excellence in research and teaching.
Your key responsibilities:
- You will be involved in research projects on bacterial pathogens of the
gastrointestinal tract and the gut microbiome.
- You will plan, set up, and conduct experiments and analyze the results together
with a group leader and team members.
Your ideal qualifications:
- Successfully completed training as MTLA/BTA/VMTA or equivalent international
professional degree, ideally with some years of professional laboratory
experience
- Alternatively, a bachelor’s/master’s degree in Molecular or Medical
Microbiology or related areas
- Sound experience with molecular genetic methods/DNA sequencing
OR
- Experience with animal experiments
- Background in microbiological technologies as well as in related biochemical
methods is beneficial
- Ability to organize your work in order to accomplish tasks in an analytical and
goal-oriented manner
- Team player and keen on interacting closely with colleagues to actively
contribute to the overall team spirit and goals
- Proactive personality with high level of drive, enthusiasm, and commitment
- Excellent command of the English language; German language skills would be a
plus
