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 ([log in to unmask]).

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: [log in to unmask]

Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.

Fax: +49 6221 387555       E-mail:  [log in to unmask]