Jobbeschreibung
The Max Planck Institute of Biophysics is a leading international research institute that uses and develops biophysical, biochemical and computational methods to investigate the structure, dynamics and function of cellular systems at the molecular scale. It has about 200 employees from more than 25 countries and is located on the Campus Riedberg in Frankfurt am Main. Together with the MPI of Brain Research, we operate a joint mass spectrometry lab to develop MS‑based methods for projects at both institutes. In addition to supporting ongoing scientific projects, we also develop, customize and establish new methods and instruments. More information about our work and the wide range of instruments in the joint lab can be found online.
For our team running the central facility for mass spectrometry, we are looking for a
Senior Scientist for the Proteomics Facility (m/f/d)
This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible and initially limited to two years. The position may become permanent afterwards and transition into deputy facility head. Payment will be according to the TVöD (German public service) salary scale. Social benefits correspond to those of the public service.
- Development of sample preparation, acquisition and evaluation strategies for scientific projects
- Training of PhD students and Postdocs
- Co-supervision of technicians, PhD students and Postdocs
- Practical support of scientific projects by acquisition, evaluation and analysis of LC‑MS data (shotgun proteomics [DDA, DIA], PTM/Phosphoproteomics, ultrasensitive/single-cell proteomics, cross-linking MS)
- Support and maintenance of LC‑MS instruments, performance monitoring and instrument trouble shooting
- Diploma or master's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or life sciences, PhD is an advantage
- Good scientific track record and excellent knowledge of LC‑MS-based bottom-up proteomics
- Extensive experience using mass spectrometers and HPLC systems
- Fluent in English and German
- High level of motivation and independence combined with excellent organizational and teamwork skills
The following additional qualifications are advantageous:
- Bioinformatics skills and proven expertise in systems biology, including experience in coding (e.g. R)
- Experience in Lipidomics or Crosslinking‑MS
- Experience of working in a mass spectrometry facility
- Knowledge of liquid handling automation
- Training on state-of-the-art instruments and analytical methods
- Interesting and diverse projects in an international lab and research environment
- Perspective to become deputy head of the Proteomics lab
- A friendly working atmosphere with outstanding, state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Position with payment according to German TVöD (Collective Wage Agreement for Government Service Workers – Federal Government) with all benefits of the public service
- A corporate pension plan
- Extensive scientific and personal training programs as well as scientific exchange on workshops and conferences
- Family service (in-house baby and kids' room, on-campus child day care center)
- Corporate health management (e.g. sports courses)
- Support for the Deutschland-Job-Ticket and destination charging at the institute