Experienced Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d)

Experienced Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d)
(Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics)

The Max Planck Unit for the Science of Pathogens headed by its director Prof. Emmanuelle Charpentier is looking for an experienced postdoctoral scientist with excellent skills and knowledge in the field of mass spectrometry-based proteomics to work in the Proteomics Research Platform of the unit.

MPUSP is an international research institute of the Max Planck Society located in Berlin. The institute (#40 employees) was founded in 2018 with the mission to strengthen basic research on pathogens (bacteria and viruses) causing diseases in humans. At MPUSP, researchers aim to achieve a better understanding of the complexities of pathogens and their interactions with their natural environment by developing innovative approaches. We are particularly interested in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of regulation by RNAs and proteins in bacterial pathogens. As a member of the Max Planck Society, MPUSP offers an interactive and dynamic environment where our team of international and creative scientists receives continuous support to conduct original research projects and has the freedom to work on fundamental biological questions. Our scientists benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure, integrated and customized research platforms, and a wide range of scientific activities. For more information: please visit https://www.mpusp.mpg.de/.

Job Summary

For its Proteomics Research Platform, the institute is seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist to join an international team in an outstanding and competitive scientific environment. The successful candidate will develop and apply mass spectrometry-based proteomics approaches to identify regulatory mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity, and to investigate the role of post-translational modifications and interactions of proteins with other molecules within this context. This includes developing and implementing methods utilizing modern mass spectrometry, chromatography, and robotics tools tailored toward the sensitive proteomic analysis of bacteria and their host cells, in close collaboration with other members of the unit. The successful candidate is expected to pursue research at the highest standards, take responsibilities in the management of the platform including instrument maintenance and project implementation, and contribute actively to collaborative and complementary research across the institute.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field
• Highly experience in different quantitative proteomic approaches and post-translational modification analysis, including sample handling, processing, and large-scale datasets analyses
• Several years of practical experience in the operation and maintenance of LC-MS systems, in particular Exploris 480 and Fusion Lumos Mass Spectrometers
• Experience in the field of microbiology or host-pathogen interactions is considered an advantage
• Experience in project and platform management is considered an advantage
• A record of successful publications in leading international scientific journals
• Excellent English language skills (presentation and writing)
• Friendly disposition, confident and responsible work ethic
• Motivated and enthusiastic about working in a competitive, dynamic, challenging, and interactive international scientific environment focused on basic biological research
• Service orientation, ability to work independently, and as part of an international team
• Ability to coordinate and manage proteomics projects related to the topics studied in the unit
• High level of commitment, organisational skills, sense of responsibility, reliability, conscientiousness and decisiveness
• High capacity to work under pressure, to learn new tasks and to manage several tasks simultaneously

The position is initially for three years with the possibility of an extension. The payment level is based on the German state public service salary scale (TVöD Bund) according to the education, training, qualifications, and professional experience. The benefits correspond to the regulations of the public service. The position is available at the earliest possible date. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For more information about the position and possible starting date, please contact us at
jobs-charpentier@mpusp.mpg.de.

Applications will be accepted exclusively via our online application portal. If you are interested, please follow the link and upload your full application in English by September 15^th, 2022.