The Institute of Virology in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Freie Universität Berlin (Head: Prof. Dr. Benedikt Kaufer) is seeking to fill the position mentioned at the beginning.

Job description:
Participation in research, teaching and service in the field of virology with a focus on cellular and molecular virology.
• Independent management of scientific projects
• Supervision of doctoral students, bachelor and master theses
• Planning, implementation and supervision of research projects in the field of veterinary virology
• Acquisition of third-party funding
• Dissemination, presentation and publication in peer-reviewed journals of scientific data
• Independent organization and implementation of theoretical and practical courses for students of veterinary medicine; the position involves a teaching commitment (Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung / LVVO)
• Act as an examiner in the virology state examination
• Participation in academic self-administration

Requirements:
Completed university degree in veterinary medicine, license to practice medicine and doctorate; after completion of the university degree at least three years old scientific or technical practical in full-time employment

Desirable:
• Experience in handling cell cultures and virological assays.
• Experience with animal experiments (FELASA Cat. B course or equivalent)
• Good communication skills and team player
• Ability to formulate clear scientific hypotheses and work effectively with collaborators
• Good command of written and spoken English
• German language skills
• Evidence of successful teaching and service at a university or research institution as well as excellent research activities