Student Assistant (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology (MPIIB) in Berlin-Mitte is an institution of the Max Planck Society for the advancement of science and is one of the leading research institutes in the field of immunology and infectious diseases. 

The Vector Biology Research Unit is looking for a highly motivated

Student Assistant (m/f/d), 10 h/week 
for weekend work in our insectary from December 2024. 

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Supervision and rearing of mosquito strains (Anopheles species):
• Ensuring fresh food of both larvae (liver food) and adults (soaked sugar pad)
• Splitting larval stages to optimal density
• Assisted guidance of the mosquito cycle from egg-laying to adult mosquito 
• (Floating eggs and adding new egg dishes)
• General insectary cleaning and order maintenance
• Possibly, at a later stage, the work will also include cell culture work, i.e. culturing of erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium falciparum (exchanging culture medium; S2 level) and of HC-04 liver cells (splitting, seeding, exchanging culture medium).

Essential Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a student in her/his early stages of a Bachelor degree in Biology or any related subjects.
• The very nature of the job requires high sense of responsibility and moderate to high physical activity and mobility in order to handle mosquito’s culture containers.
• She or he must be available to work regularly on weekends and on public holidays. 
• Motivation to work regularly in an insectary and to become skilled at Anopheles- and Plasmodium-related techniques
• There will be given preference to the candidates with previous experience in cell culture work, preferable in Plasmodium cultures and/or human blood cells.
• Basic computer skills to handle electronic Lab notebook
• Effective communication in English in both written and verbal forms
• Flexibility and team work 

Your Application

If you are interested, please apply until September 30, 2024 via e-mail to:
lippmann@mpiib-berlin.mpg.de

As an equal opportunity employer, the Max Planck Society is committed to employing more individuals with disabilities. We, therefore, encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. The Max Planck Society also strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.