Student Assistant/ HiWi (m/f/div)

 

About MPI-IS

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) conducts research to advance intelligent systems that perceive, learn, and interact. Through fundamental research across computational, physical, and social dimensions, they shape artificial intelligence and robotics to advance knowledge and benefit society.

 

About the project

Are you interested in contributing to the future of biomedical diagnostics while gaining hands-on experience with cell culture techniques? The Physical Intelligence Department develops cutting-edge diagnostic methods that rely on high-quality, reliable cell culture work. They are seeking a motivated student assistant to help maintain their cell lines and support our experiments, contributing directly to the development of novel diagnostic solutions.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

In this research context, they are looking for a talented student who is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology (Biologie), biotechnology (Biotechnologie), biomedical sciences (Biomedizin), molecular medicine (Molekulare Medizin) or a related life sciences discipline to support the research as a student assistant (HiWi). Possible tasks include:

• Cultivation and maintenance of various cell lines (thawing, passaging, cryopreservation).
• Preparation of culture media and reagents.
• Assisting with cell-based assays relevant to our diagnostic experiments.
• Documentation of lab activities

 

Education & Experience

Applicants should have

• Enrollment at a German university in a relevant field such as biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, molecular medicine, or a related discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience in cell culture (e.g., during Bachelor’s thesis, internships, or courses).
• Good laboratory practices (GLP) and careful, independent work style.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English (German is a plus).

They are also interested in candidates who have

• Experience with sterile work under a biosafety cabinet.
• Familiarity with basic microscopy.
• Interest in learning additional techniques related to diagnostics and molecular biology.

 

Their offer

The student assistant position will allow you to:

• Gain valuable hands-on experience with routine and advanced cell culture techniques.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary and international research team.
• Contribute directly to innovative diagnostics research with real-world impact.
• Have flexible working hours compatible with your study schedule.

Student assistants without a bachelor degree will be paid €13.80 per hour. Student assistants with a bachelor degree will be paid €14.40 per hour. Working time is up to 20 hours per week.

 

Application

To apply, please submit your application (a résumé in English or German and a brief cover letter in English explaining your interest in this position) and upload them as one PDF file to the application portal.

If you have questions about this job opportunity, please email Dr. Ugur Bozüyük at bozuyuk@is.mpg.de or Dr. Erdost Yildiz at yildiz@is.mpg.de.

The posting is open until filled.

 

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in its workforce in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.