Scientist / Postdoc (m/f/d)

The Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften – ISAS – e. V. develops efficient analytical methods for health research. Thus, it contributes to the improvement of the prevention, early diagnosis, and therapy of diseases like cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, or cancer. Overall, the institute strives to advance precision medicine by combining knowledge from different fields such as biology, chemistry, pharmacology, physics, and computer science. ISAS is a member of the Leibniz Association and is publicly funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and its federal states. 

At our location in Dortmund in the group Spatial Metabolomics we invite applications for a

Scientist / Postdoc (m/f/d)

This position will be to fulfill the work outlined in the consortium project ‘B2B-RARE: Bench to bedside – Mechanisms of rare diseases and personalized treatment’, funded by EFRE-NRW. This work will heavily involve the development and implementation of LC-MS based metabolomics for small sample inputs, with a focus on extending coverage and sensitivity for multitudes of metabolites within fibroblast samples. In corporation with consortium partners, data generated will be analysed for a multi-omic approach to analysis, with the goal of implementation of findings into the clinic.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing assays for low sample inputs for metabolomics in high resolution mass spectrometry, with applications in neuromuscular diseases
• Optimizing workflows for LC-MS to better improve sample coverage and recovery from a single skin biopsy sample, with a pharmacometabolomic approach
• Design of experiments and communication/integration with collaboration partners
• Preparation and submission of scientific outputs, including research publications and representation at conferences (national and international) Your profile:

• University degree (Ph.D. or similar) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or similar
• A background in analytical sciences, with required experience in high resolution LC-MS/MS such as Orbitrap technologies and Thermo Scientific based MS instruments
• Required experience in sample preparation for metabolite analysis from biological material
• Experience with common metabolomic software analyses such as MetaboAnalyst and Progenesis QI
• Ability to work in a structured manner, independently and within a team
• Programming skills are a benefit but not required
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken), with German as a benefit

We offer:

• Scientific development opportunities in an international cooperative, interdisciplinary research environment and an excellent working atmosphere in a very dynamic and professional team
• Extensive state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure
• The opportunity to present your data on international conferences and participate in workshops

Non-residents who apply for this job will receive help from the institute to find accommodation and to handle authorities. Applications from disabled applicants are welcome. ISAS supports the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and therefore particularly encourages women to apply.

The salary will be according to the German TV-L. The full-time position is available immediately. It is fixed-termed and limited to 27 months within the project duration until August 31, 2027.

ISAS collects and processes the personal data of its applicants in accordance with European and German legal regulations. Further information on data protection and the processing of personal data can be found at www.isas.de/datenschutzhinweise-fuer-bewerberinnen-und-bewerber.

The closing date for applications is November 15, 2024. Please apply via our applicant portal . Informal requests (329_2024) are welcome and can be directed to the Human Resources team ([email protected]). Further information about the institute can be found at: http://www.isas.de/en.