Postdoctoral Position | Lipidomics

 

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, is an international research institute focused on cell and developmental biology. Currently about 500 employees are working at the institute, where half are from abroad with 53 nations represented. MPI-CBG has twice been awarded the title “Best Place to Work” (Academia and postdocs) by the journal “The Scientist”.

We are offering a Postdoctoral Position in Lipidomics in the Biological Mass Spectrometry Group of Dr. Andrej Shevchenko.

Main tasks and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong background biological mass spectrometry and lipid analysis by high resolution shotgun or LC-MS/MS. Practical experience with lipid biochemistry and analysis of solid and liquid biopsies, tissues manipulation with laser-capture microdissection is advantage.

The successful candidate will work on the lipidomics of micro-dissected tissues to gain molecular insight on the spatial organization of tissue lipidomes, how it changes during disease progression and how to understand these changes via mutli-omics integration.

Your qualifications

The successful candidate should have a doctoral degree and documented experience in biological mass spectrometry in the area of lipid biology and lipidomics. Work experience with instruments of the Orbitrap family or FT MS, scientific interest in metabolic disorders and translational applications are essential. The successful candidate should interact with members of an interdisciplinary team of cell biologists, omics scientists, computer scientists and clinicians, work in a competitive international environment and possess excellent communication and data presentation skills (English is a working language in MPI).

Our offer

The full-time position is available immediately. The initial contract is for 2 years with possible extension. Salary and social benefits will be in accordance with the regulations of the German TVöD Bund (salary agreement for public service employees). We especially encourage women to apply. For further information contact Dr. Andrej Shevchenko by email .

The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please submit your complete application and CV including a full publication list, brief description of your research interests and accomplishments together with contact details of three referees as a single pdf file by July 31st, 2021 stating Code 2021-PostDoc-Lipidomics-2170 via our  online application system.

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden
Germany

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