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The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated veterinary Postdoctoral Fellow to join the General Toxicology Group within the Nonclinical Drug Safety Department in Biberach. The Biberach campus includes a thriving community of postdocs and PhD students.

The primary responsibility of this position is to establish genetically altered Göttingen Minipigs (e.g. Humanized Göttingen Minipigs) as animal model for nonclinical safety studies. Your work will focus on scientific, practical and project specific questions dealing from requirements for the implementation of a genetically altered animal model to first in vivo studies.

This Position is limited for 2 years.

Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "Post Doc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you will be accountable for establishing genetically altered minipigs as an animal model for nonclinical safety studies.

• With your expertise, you will be responsible for the preparation / prerequisites of the nonrodent facility to keep genetically altered minipigs.

• Additionally, you will apply for an animal license.

• You will conduct first in vivo studies for establishment of the model.

• Not least, you will strongly contribute to the scientific society, for example IHI consortium.

Requirements

• Approbation / doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, EU veterinary license required

• Strong background in vivo animal science (FELASA) with experience in animal license applications

• Relevant in vivo experience, preferably non-rodent experience, especially pigs

• Experience with genetically modified animals is a plus

• Willingness to qualify as a project manager for genetic engineering (GenTSV § 28 Sachkunde des Projektleiters)

• Team player with strong communication skills combined with good self-organization and flexibility

• Very good German and English skills in speaking and writing

Ready to contact us?

Please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330.

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - application deadline is 11.12.2024. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to 27.11.2024 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting mid of December 2024.

Step 3: On-site interviews mid/end of January 2025.

Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.