Scientific Coworker in IVF-laboratory

The Leibniz-IZW is an internationally recognized research institute belonging to the Leibniz Association. The institute's aim is to understand the adaptability of wild animals in an age of global change and to contribute to species conservation using scientifically sound methods. The Leibniz-IZW researches the distribution, population dynamics and adaptations of wild animal species and investigates how they interact with pathogens, environmental influences and humans.

Research at the Leibniz-IZW is interdisciplinary and ranges from molecular biology studies to the analysis of landscapes and ecosystems. In order to put its research into practice, the institute works closely with stakeholders, policy makers and conservationists.

For our Department of Reproduction Management, we are seeking to appoint a

in the BMFTR ("Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt "/Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space) funded Consortium Project "Advanced Reproduction Technologies for the Rescue of Highly Endangered Mammals such as the Northern White Rhino – Subproject I:
Coordination and Assisted Reproduction".

The project is carried out in collaboration with the Max-Delbrueck-Centrum for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (MDC), the University of Padua (Italy) Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, the Italian Biotech company AVANTEA, Laboratory of Reproductive Technologies, Cremona, Kyushu University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka City and ZOO Dvůr Králové, a.s.

• Work in the IVF laboratory and, to a limited extent, on field assignments for gamete retrieval;
• Experience with in vitro oocyte maturation, fertilization, ICSI, micromanipulation, Embryo Scope, and conventional embryo culture and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos;
• Sample documentation and management.

• Completed university degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine or biology or similar subjects and hold a doctoral degree or has submitted a doctoral dissertation
• A strong background in In Vitro fertilization techniques including ICSI, cell culture and cryo-preservation
• Excellent communication skills in English (skills in German will be helpful) in writing and speaking
• High motivation and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, in a structured way and efficient use of her or his time
• High flexibility and the ability to offer a rapid response to novel challenges
• Familiarity with the writing and publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals.

• An interesting and responsible position with room for manoeuvre in an international and dynamic scientific working environment in a beautiful location right next to the Tierpark Berlin-Friedrichsfelde.
• A comprehensive induction programme and a well-functioning team that will be happy to support you.
• Working on an equal footing between all those involved and respectful co-operation within the team.
• A full-time employment relationship of 39 hours per week in flexitime with part-time option.
• A salary in accordance with the public collective bargaining law TVöD (Bund) with an annual bonus payment. Depending on qualifications, experience and the tasks assigned, you will be graded in pay group 13.
• Company pension scheme (VBL) and subsidised capital-forming benefits (VWL).
• Flexible working hours and possibility of mobile working to allow scope for work-life balance.
• 30 days holiday per calendar year, based on a 5-day week. In addition, 24 December and 31 December are days off.
• Excellent connectivity with public transport, to underground stations Tierpark (U5) or Friedrichsfelde-Ost (S5, S7, S75), as well as three…