Dear All,
there is a job vacancy at the EMBL Hamburg for the following position:
Scientific Training Officer (full-time or part-time)
Further Information can be obtained under the following link:
Scientific Training Officer (full-time or part-time)
Commencing date: As soon as possible
Job description: The primary duty is to implement the scientific
training programme of the EMBL Hamburg Unit. This will involve:
- Coordination, teaching (where appropriate) and active participation in
the organisation of the scientific programme for user-training courses,
workshops, lectures, demonstrations and open days;
- Creating and updating tutorials, workbooks and eLearning materials in
liaison with EMBL faculty. Making course materials available on the web,
in close liaison with EMBL Hamburg services (IT, administration);
- Interacting closely with the EMBL International Centre for Advanced
Training [EICAT] to optimise the use of EMBL¡¦s training facilities;
- Applying for training-related funding;
- Gathering and analysing training statistics, and promoting training
events in liaison with other staff members.
The position will require extensive interactions with the Group and Team
Leaders of EMBL-Hamburg Unit. There will be an option to complement
these tasks by an active contribution to one of the ongoing research
projects at the EMBL-Hamburg Unit.
This appointment will be available either as full-time or part-time.
Qualifications and experience: The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in
natural sciences and will have minimally two years of postdoctoral
experience in structural biology or a related research area. Previous
know-how in research training and/or the development of training
materials will be an important asset. Experience in designing and
running scientific courses from introductory to advanced levels is
necessary.
In addition to appropriate project management skills, the successful
candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills as
well as the ability to contribute effectively to a team. Familiarity
with Windows, MS Office, e-mail and Internet applications is essential.
A working knowledge of other operating systems (e.g. UNIX/Linux) is
highly desirable. HTML editing and designing, as well as knowledge of
Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress or other drawing and page-layout
programmes are considered to be an advantage. Fluency in English is
essential and familiarity with other European languages is desirable.
Contract: A contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful
candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time
of the review.
Closing date: 12 January 2008
Web page: http://www.embl-hamburg.de
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive
conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research
organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to
applicants.
For further information about the post, please contact the Head of Unit,
Dr. Matthias Wilmanns ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of references)
and a covering letter, by e-mail, quoting ref. no. W/07/089 in the
subject line, to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.
Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
