EMBL Job Vacancy
8 February 2010
Member States of EMBL (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the associate member state Australia) are advised that applications are being sought for the following position at the EMBL in Heidelberg, Germany.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Mass Spectrometry/Multiple Reaction Monitoring
EMBL site:
EMBL Heidelberg
Commencing date:
As soon as possible after closing date
Job description:
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Martin Beck at the Structural and Computational Biology unit. The overall aim of the Beck lab is to elucidate the structure, function and assembly of very large protein complexes by cryoEM and mass spectrometry. The aim of the position is to develop assays for absolute quantification of proteins functioning in nucleocytoplasmic exchange using Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM). These assays will serve to rapidly screen multiple cellular conditions and treatments. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Biognosys AG in Zurich and will require frequent travelling between Heidelberg and Zurich during an initial training phase.
Qualifications
and experience:
and experience:
We are looking for candidates who hold a Ph.D. in molecular biology, chemistry, engineering or related fields. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record and research experience in tandem mass spectrometry or MRM. An additional background in mammalian cell culture, cell biology or systems biology is preferred but not required. The successful candidate is expected to work in an interdisciplinary team of researchers. Good communication skills and knowledge of English are essential.
Contract:
An initial contract of 2 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
Closing date:
5 April 2010
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to applicants.
To apply, please email a cover letter, CV (in English) and contact information of three professional references quoting ref. no. W/10/PD/001 in the subject line, to application@embl.de.
General enquiries may be sent to jobs@embl.de or to the following address:
EMBL, Personnel, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany
Important Information to Applicants: EMBL does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). EMBL does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.