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Senior / Scientist (RS Lab), IMCB

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Job Description

A scientist or senior scientist position is available at the Functional Proteomics Laboratory for setting up, developing methods and performing targeted and untargeted metabolomics experiments. You will work on mass spectrometry-based identification of small molecule binders of RNA and small molecule metabolomics projects.
  • Develop and run standardized protocols for untargeted metabolomics (or targeted metabolomics panels) for small molecule analysis.
  • Design workflows and optimize analytical methods for performing targeted/untargeted metabolomics experiments for different sample mediums (Plasma/Urine/Tissue).
  • Work with different collaborators and lead projects for small molecule metabolomics analysis on various sample types.
  • Conceptualise, design and develop metabolomics assays for quantification of small molecules.
  • Write and present research findings for conferences and publications.
  • Contribute to project management, provision of guidance to junior researchers, including research officers.

Job Requirements
  • Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.
  • Strong expertise in small molecule mass spectrometry metabolomics (preferred untargeted small molecule metabolomics expertise) with good publication record.
  • Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation, sample preparation techniques, data acquisition and interpretation.
  • At least 2 years working experience in the field of metabolomics will be preferred.
  • Proficiency in data processing, data analysis and interpretation will be advantageous.
  • Responsible, organized, able to work independently and with a team.
  • Good communication skills for scientific presentation and scientific writing.
  • Optional: Prior experience with R or other data analysis tools