Technician (m/f)

Description of the project: The technician will be involved in the biochemical and behavioral characterization of recently generated rat knockout models for genes involved in neurobiological processes, as well as in the generation of novel rat knockout models.

Applicants for the technician position should have a background in molecular biology and/or behavioral research. Experience with model organisms and article 9/12 certification is preferred.

- Technical/Laboratory

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences Hubrecht Laboratory, the group of Dr. Edwin Cuppen

The Hubrecht Laboratory, Netherlands Institute for Developmental Biology of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, is a research institute comprising 15 research groups which focus on a wide variety of topics concerning developmental genetics and disease. The Institute provides a highly interactive research environment with excellent central research facilities and is directed by Prof. Ronald Plasterk and Prof. Hans Clevers. The Institute has close connections with Utrecht University and plays a central role in the Utrecht Graduate School for Developmental Biology in which the Hubrecht PhD students participate.

Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Salaryscale 07.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2472
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 year
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
This position involves a temporary appointment for 1 year (with a possibility of prolongation). Depending on training and work experience, the maximum gross monthly salary coming with a full-time appointment will amount to € 2.472,--, scale 7, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Edwin Cuppen
Telephone number: 030-2121 969
E-mail address:

 
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You can apply for this job before 08-02-2006 by sending your application to:

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