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Research associate in mass spectrometry imaging of metabolite, lipids and proteins.

30 Jan 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Regensburg
Department
Institute of Functional Genomics
Research Field
Chemistry » Instrumental analysis
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Germany
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The University of Regensburg with its more than 20,000 students is an innovative and interdisciplinary oriented campus university with a broad range of academic disciplines and renowned research activities for young people from Germany and abroad. The Institute of Functional Genomics engages in the development and application of innovative instrumental and bioinformatic methodologies for the generation and modeling of high-dimensional data in health and disease. Here, we invite applications for the position of

Research Associate (m/f/d)

to start at the earliest convenience.

This is a 100% full-time equivalent position, based on a fixed-term contract valid for a period of 4 years. Continued employment is possible. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L, salary step dependent on qualifications and experience.

Your project and responsibilities

  • DESI- and MALDI-based mass spectrometric imaging of metabolites, lipids and proteins in kidney tissue sections to identify and study signaling molecules that mediate the complex interaction between different cell types in healthy and diseased kidneys.
  • Immunohistochemical staining and multi-parameter-fluorescence microscopy.
  • Integration of different imaging data and modelling of intercellular communication.
  • Tracer experiments with stable isotope-labeled molecules.

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry » Instrumental analysis
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

What we seek

  • A highly motivated colleague with an excellent PhD degree in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry or biophysics.
  • Sound knowledge of instrumental analysis and bioinformatics.
  • Prior hands-on experience in mass spectrometry imaging.
  • Willingness to conduct interdisciplinary research as a member of a large collaborative research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
  • Very good spoken and written English language skills. Knowledge of German would be advantageous but is not a requirement.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Languages
GERMAN
Level
Basic
Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information

Benefits

What we offer

  • The opportunity to conduct research as part of a strong, internationally recognized team.
  • Membership in the interdisciplinary collaborative research project “Renal tubular system and interstitium: (patho-)physiology and crosstalk” conducted at the universities of Regensburg and Erlangen.
  • Participation in national and international conferences.  
  • Initiation of own research and habilitation.
Eligibility criteria

The University of Regensburg expressly encourages women to apply for the position and offers programs aimed at reconciliation of work and family (for details visit http://www.uni-regensburg.de/chancengleichheit). Candidates with registered severe disabilities are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal. Please, indicate the existence of a severe disability so that a representative for people with disabilities can be invited to the interview if requested. Please, also note that we will not cover travel and other expenses for personal interviews. 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Functional Genomics
Country
Germany
State/Province
Bavaria
City
Regensburg
Postal Code
D-93053
Street
Am BioPark 9
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
sekretariat.genomik@klinik.uni-regensburg.de

Contact

State/Province
Bavaria
City
Regensburg
Street
Am BioPark 9
Postal Code
D-93053
E-Mail
sekretariat.genomik@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
peter.oefner@ukr.de
Phone
+49(0)941-943-5054