Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d)

Job description:
Analysis of tandem mass spectrometry fragmentation pathways of glycans. Structural
assignments of glycan fragments using a combination of ion mobility mass spectrometry, gas
phase infrared spectroscopy and density functional theory.

Requirements:

• Completed scientific degree (M.Sc. or Diploma) and completed doctorate in physical or
  analytical chemistry

(Professional) Experience

• Experience in mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry and ion mobility mass
  spectrometry
• Experience in density functional theory
• Experience with gas phase reaction mechanisms

Desirable:

• Experience in the development of custom software solutions using Python
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Very good communication and writing skills

We look forward to receiving your application, which should include the following documents:

• A one-page letter of motivation why you want to work in EU project GlycoSpec, together
  with details of previous research experience and future goals
• Your CV (including a list of publications if applicable),
• Evidence of your academic achievements including copies of your Bachelor's and Master's
  or Diploma degrees,
• At least two letters of support

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with all documents, indicating the reference
code, no later than October 7th, 2024 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof.
Dr. Kevin Pagel: miriam.mahn@fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie
Institut für Chemie und Biochemie
Prof. Dr. Kevin Pagel
Altensteinstr. 23A
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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