Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie - Institut für Chemie und Biochemie
The EU project GlycoSpec aims to investigate fundamental aspects of the reaction and fragmentation mechanisms of oligosaccharides. For this purpose, a novel instrument combining ion mobility mass spectrometry and gas-phase infrared spectroscopy will be developed in a first step. The basis for the development is a commercially available ion mobility mass spectrometer. Subsequently, the newly developed instrument is used to structurally investigate reactive cationic intermediates from sugar chemistry and fragments from glycan mass spectrometry. The instrument will also deployed to study the glycome of patients with diseases that affect the sugar composition. In addition, the potential of the method to elucidate structures in metabolomics experiments should be tested.
Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d)
full-time job
limited to 31.01.2026 (end of project)
salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
reference code: WiMi-AGPagel_220
Tasks
Analysis of clinical samples to decipher the sugar code of patients with cystic fibrosis. Liquid chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry, ion mobility mass spectrometry and gas-phase infrared spectroscopy will be combined in a novel instrument with a cryogenic ion trap.
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 liquid chromatography
- experience in metabolomics to discover clinical biomarkers
Desirable:
- Experience in chemometrics and artificial intelligence tools
- very good command of written and spoken English
- very good communication and writing skills
How to apply
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, Master's and PhD degrees
- at least two letters of support
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with all documents listed above, indicating the reference code no later than October 21st 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
Herrn Prof. Dr. Kevin Pagel
Altensteinstr. 23A
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
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Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.
Facts
| Published | 02.10.2024 |
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| Category | Research assistant |
| Location | Germany, Berlin, Berlin |
| Area of responsibility | Chemistry, Research, Natural Sciences |
| Start date (earliest) | Earliest possible |
| Duration | limited to 31.01.2026 (end of project) |
| Full/Part-time | full-time job |
| Remuneration | salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU |
| Working language and expected level |
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| Homepage | https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/ |
Requirements
| Field of study | Natural sciences and mathematics, Chemistry, Physics |
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Contact
| Reference number | WiMi-AGPagel_220 |
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| Contact person | Herr Prof. Dr. Kevin Pagel |
Apply
| Application deadline | 21.10.2024 |
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| Reference number | WiMi-AGPagel_220 |
| By post | Freie Universität Berlin
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| By email | miriam.mahn@fu-berlin.de |