At the University Hospital Cologne and the Medical Faculty, a position is available for a scientist (f /m/x) – Mass spectrometry of small metabolites (Metabolomics).
Position is available as soon as possible
full-time; initially limited until June 30, 2028 according to WissZeitVG Drittmittel
Your salary will be based on TV-L
Your tasks
Oversee metabolomics projects of research groups of the CRC. Advise on experimental design, sample
preparation and data interpretation to facilitate the publication of multiple interdisciplinary projects.
Design metabolomics workflows and establish data analysis approaches for both untargeted/
targeted metabolomic profiling and stable isotope tracing studies.
Operate orbitrap and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, including minor maintenance work. Produce
mass spec data in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Ensure the validity and reliability of
metabolomics experiments.
Develop and curate in-hause metabolite databases. Work with bioinformaticians to review and develop
approaches for data processing.
Your Profile
Doctorate degree (PhD) in analytical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a closely
related discipline.
Hands-on experience with high-resolution LC-MS instrumentation and data processing software for the
analysis of small molecules.
A strong enthusiasm for metabolomics approaches and technologies.
A good understanding of metabolic pathways is an advantage.
A collaborative, service-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated communication skills to scientists across different seniority levels.
Our Offer
A varied job in an international, multidisciplinary and innovative environment.
A diverse and fair working environment with appreciative cooperation.
A broad spectrum of state-of-the-art equipment and the excellent infrastructure of the technology
platforms at the CECAD cluster.
Interna! and external training opportunities.
Flexible working time models to support family life.
Occupational health management offers.
Your future with us
Working at the University Hospital Cologne and the Medical Faculty means helping to shape the future
-the future of medicine, of patients and, of course, your own future. You benefit from 60 clinics and
institutes as weil as numerous other departments and facilities and more than 12,000 jobs. The Faculty
of Medicine of the University of Cologne and the University Hospital Cologne assume important social
tasks in research, teaching and patient care. A close network with many university and non-university
partners guarantees an internationally successful science and the excellent education of our students.
Your future in detail
The Collaborative Research Center 1218 Mitochondrial Regulation of cellular function is an
interdisciplinary research network of several faculties and institutions, funded by the German Research
Foundation (DFG). The research mission is to study how mitochondria influence activity, differentiation
and survival of the cell. The CRC 1218 is organized in seventeen scientific and five central projects. The
bioanalytical central project (Zo2) has been developed to meet the challenging demand of a systematic
analysis of how mitochondria interfere with cellular functions and provides a broad spectrum of
methods to dissect cellular and tissue metabolism at the bioenergetics, metabolite, and proteome level.
The bioanalytical platform is equipped with state-of-the-art mass spectrometers for proteomics and
metabolomics analysis. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to run the metabolomics subplatform
of project Zo2 and provide support for the CRC research groups. The job holder will have the
unique opportunity to participate in diverse high impact metabolomics projects across health and
disease and will work in close collaboration with the mass spectrometrists of the grou12 of Prof. Frezza
and the CECAD Lipidomics/Metabolomics Facility.
Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of
equal suitability, competence and professional performance.
People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal
suitability and qualification.
The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Christian Frezza or Dr. Susanne Brodesser
christian.frezza@uni-koeln.de or susanne.brodesser@uk-koeln.de
Apply here: https://jobs-uk-koeln.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=6676
Job-ID: 00004672
Application deadline: 01.09.2024
