The Cluster of Excellence 3099 "GreenRobust” investigates the robustness mechanisms of various plant species at all levels of biological organisation in response to biotic and climatic disturbances. Within the cluster, various research teams from the Universities of Tübingen, Hohenheim and Heidelberg will collaborate. In this context, Heidelberg University is seeking to fill the following full-time (39,5 hours/week) position, limited to the duration of the cluster (until 31.12.2032), starting at the next possible date:

Lab Manager for the single cell-seq lab (f/m/d)

at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg

Tasks:

• Performing single cell combinatorial indexing (e.g. sci-RNA-seq, sci-ATAC-seq) experiments (no previous experience required)
• Molecular biology work (including RNA/DNA/protein extraction, PCR, electrophoresis)
• Tissue dissociations and sample preparation from different organismal material and predominantly plant material
• Programming and operation of automated liquid handling devices
• Advising and training of scientists and visitors in technologies and protocols
• General laboratory organization, such as: instrument maintenance, lab calendar, ordering, inventory, maintaining stocks and training members of collaborating labs

Essential skills required:

• Advanced degree from accredited university or technical school or multiple years of experience in molecular biology or a related discipline
• Very good practical experience and theoretical knowledge of cell and molecular biology methods
• Basic molecular and biochemical lab skills (PCR, qPCR, basic microscopy)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Independent work ethic and desire to learn new methods and protocols
• A willingness to learn basic computer programming
• Work well with people from various cultures
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English and in German
• Basic software skills (word-processing, Excel, powerpoint/keynote, cloud storage)

You might also have:

• Experience in standard genomics techniques (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, DNA-seq) and library preparation
• Background working with plants
• Experience in single cell genomics protocols
• Programming skills (R, Unix, Python, cluster computing)

We offer:

• Varied and responsible tasks in a dynamic international environment
• Opportunity for professional development
• Very friendly and collegial working atmosphere
• Flexible, family-friendly working time models
• Wide range of university benefits (subsidized Deutschlandticket, university sports etc.)

The position is remunerated according to TV-L. The position is generally divisible.

We look forward to receiving your complete application (letter of motivation, CV, certificates etc.) which you should send in one PDF file by e-mail to the co-spokesperson of the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence, Prof. Thomas Greb, by 04.04.2026: cos@cos.uni-heidelberg.de (https://mailto:cos@cos.uni-heidelberg.de) .

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market (http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market) .

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