Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Metabolomics Core Technology Platform (f/m/d)

The following full-time (100%) position in Metabolomics research is available at the Centre for Organismal Studies, Heidelberg University, to begin as soon as possible:

Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Metabolomics Core Technology Platform (f/m/d)

The Metabolomics Core Technology Platform is supported by the Excellence Strategy of Heidelberg University, as well as the German Cancer Research Center Heidelberg, and is located in the Centre for Organismal Studies (COS) Heidelberg. The Metabolomics Core Technology Platform consists of a motivated and interdisciplinary team providing state-of-the-art Metabolomics for the Heidelberg and Mannheim Life Science Campus as well as external national and international cooperation partners.

Your Tasks:

• You will work in the framework of a large-scale consortium project and collaborate with local and national partners
• Implementation and support in the planning of research projects in the field of Metabolomics in close cooperation with research groups of the German Cancer Research Center, Medical Faculty, Hochschule Mannheim, and EMBL
• Development and optimization of new LC-MS methods for the sensitive, quantitative determination of metabolites from various biological matrices, including human material

Requirements:

• Experience and in-depth knowledge in mass spectrometry and chromatography
• High level of self-motivation, commitment, and work ethics; willingness to manage and initiate cooperative projects
• PhD degree in analytical, biological, food chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy or comparable natural science discipline
• Scientific publishing experience
• Basic German language skills are recommended
• Excellent communication skills (English) and social competence

We offer:

• Support for further training and additional qualification in mass spectrometry-based analytics
• Well-equipped research laboratories
• An innovative work environment and an interdisciplinary team acting in a strong national and international network
• Interesting and diverse portfolio of projects

For more information on MCTP, please visit www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/mctp .

The remuneration is according to E13 TV-L. The position is full-time and currently limited until 28.02.2026.

We are looking forward to receiving your application, which please send with the usual documents (CV, certificates, photo, publication list, etc.) to the secretariat of the Centre for Organismal Studies by email in a single PDF document: [email protected] by April 8, 2024 at the latest.

For further information, contact Dr. Gernot Poschet: [email protected]

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market .