For over 200 years the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) represents one of the most relevant institutions investigating nature and its diversity. Currently, scientists from more than 40 countries across 11 locations in Germany conduct research in the fields of biodiversity, earth system analysis and climate change. The Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (SHEP) is located in the lively university town of Tübingen in the county of Baden-Württemberg, a town with a great deal of historical flair, offering manifold local recreation.
The Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment located in Tübingen invites applications for the position of a Technician (m/f/d) for the technical management and coordination of the laboratory (full-time position)
Your tasks
- Technical management and coordination of the lab
- 3D Visualisation & 3D Printing: Technical operation of a 3D visualisation laboratory.
- 3D visualisation and modelling of scientific objects using Nikon XT H-320 micro-CT and Artec surface scanners
- Supervision and guidance of staff to work independently with hardware and software of the laboratory, as well as participation in workshops for students
- Equipment and IT support
- a successfully completed training as CT-technician or in a related field, or an academic degree and demonstrable knowledge and experience
- very good knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and current trends in visual data analysis
- knowledge and experience in the use and maintenance of the lab's infrastructure and software (Nikon Apps, Amira/Avizo, VG Studio, Geomagic, Artec Studio, Blender, open source programs) very good written and spoken English, especially scientific Englishvery good IT skills, especially MS Office, and database skills
- teaching experience and pedagogical aptitude (desirable)
- you work independently and are results-oriented;
- teamwork, communication skills, commitment and initiative round off your profile.
- an attractive and challenging job in a globally recognized research institution
- the possibility to build and extend your network with scientists at an international level
- flexible working hours – annual special payment – company pension scheme – a family-conscious personnel policy (“audit berufundfamilie”)
Working hours: Full-time (100%; 39,5 hours/week)
Contract duration: Initially limited for a period of 24 months with the possibility to become permanent.
Salary: E 9 TV-L (collective agreement for public service in the state of Baden-Württemberg)
The Senckenberg Research Institutes support equal opportunity of men and women and therefore strongly invite women to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference.
You would like to apply?
You are requested to send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV and complete certificates and credentials), mentioning the reference of this job announcement (ref.#10-22001) until April 4th, 2022 by e-mail (attachment in a single pdf document) to recruiting@senckenberg.de or apply directly on our homepage via the online application form.
Scientific enquiries please feel free to contact Dr. Gabriel Ferreira via e-mail, gabriel.ferreira@senckenberg.de.
