Student or Research Assistant (m/f/d) for PrimEvo Lab

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) in Leipzig, Germany, is a world-leading research institute investigating one of the most fundamental questions in science: What makes humans human? The institute brings together scientists from a wide range of disciplines who take an interdisciplinary approach to gain new insights into the history, diversity and capabilities of the human species.

The Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution unifies organismal perspectives on behavior, life history and evolution with molecular and genetic approaches in order to gain previously unobtainable insights. Its mission is to uncover the patterns and processes that guide primate evolution, produce applied knowledge with relevance to human health and primate conservation, and build capacity for primate research everywhere.

We are looking for a Student or Research Assistant (m/f/d) (max. 41 h/month).

The Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution is looking for a talented and highly motivated student passionate about studying our close primate relatives to understand the context of our own evolution.

Your responsibilities

This position will focus on supporting the work in the laboratory under the supervision of Ashley Nagel and in collaboration with the Department’s Director, Prof. Jenny Tung.

Your responsibilities include:

• Sample Inventory: organize, move, catalog samples in the freezer, fridge, and room temperature storage locations; requires some heavy lifting
• Occupational Health & Safety: update and maintain chemical inventory of the lab spaces; update and maintain SDS documents
• Sample Processing: receive, organize, catalog, and label samples that are received from around the world

Your qualifications

• Enrollment at a German university (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in biosciences, life sciences or related fields
• Strong written and spoken English and German and the desire to work in a dynamic, international team
• Organized, observant, detail-oriented, ability to work independently, and reliable team player
• Ability to lift 15 kg
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Experience in laboratory work is desirable but not a requirement
• Interest in lab safety and organization

Our offer

• An exciting and rewarding job in a young, scientifically oriented, international team in one of the most renowned research institutions in Leipzig
• Access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure
• The salary is €13.03 per hour for students with a Bachelor's degree and €12.41 per hour without a Bachelor's degree.

Interested in applying?

Then we look forward to receiving your application! Please upload your complete application documents, including cover letter and CV, to our application tool.

The application deadline is July 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Leonie Kohl at leonie_kohl@eva.mpg.de.

The Max Planck Society and the Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology are committed to employing individuals with disabilities and especially encourages them to apply. Additionally, we seek to increase diversity of our workforce in areas where it is underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Information about the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology can be found here: www.eva.mpg.de