Place of work
LeipzigWorking time
65% (25,35 hrs/ week)Contract limitations
limited contract / 3 yearsSalary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Dr. Tamara Tal
+49 341 6025 1524
tamara.tal@ufz.de

Your tasks

• The aim of this Ph D project is to determine the relationship between dopaminergic cell loss and Parkinsonian-like behavioral manifestations in zebrafish
• Participation in the Graduate School HIGRADE
• Publication of the dissertation and presentation of results of the dissertation

We offer

• Excellent supervision and optimal professional and interdisciplinary qualification through our HIGRADE graduate programme
• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The opportunity to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
• Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• A wide range of options for balancing care responsibilities and work through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office’
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• exceptional communication skills in English
• project management expertise
• competence in programming with R
• the ability to organize an animal use application
• experience in using zebrafish for toxicity testing, including performing and analyzing automated behavior testing
• excellent and meticulous record keeping skills

Application deadline: 17.09.2024

Diversity and Inclusion
The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

Important
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Dr. Tamara Tal
+49 341 6025 1524
tamara.tal@ufz.de