Scientist (Post-Doc) (m/f/x), 100%, TV-L E13 - Bochum
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Faculty of Medicine :
Medizinisches Proteom-Center
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%;) from March 2026, we are looking for a
Scientist (Post-Doc) (m/f/x), 100%, TV-L E13
The MPC, headed by Prof Dr Katrin Marcus-Alic, has been successfully working for many years on the identification of proteins involved in the development of various diseases. The scientific focus is on the protein-analytical study of biological systems using multidimensional separation methods and biological mass spectrometry (MS). Further information can be found at http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/mpc/ .
Initially, the position is limited to 3 years. In the long term, we are looking for a person with an interest in setting up their own research area with a focus on the "effects of stress on biological systems". Scientists in the group enjoy excellent working conditions in a highly interdisciplinary and friendly research environment.
Your tasks:
We would like to expand our expertise at the MPC and are therefore looking for a suitable person who already has experience in the area of:
- Metabolomics
- Lipidomics
- Mass spectrometry
- HPLC
- Data analysis
The necessary infrastructure including liquid chromatography (Vanquish Neo UHPLC), high end mass spectrometers (QExactiveTM HF, Orbitrap FusionTM Lumos, Orbitrap equipped with FAIMS Pro Duo interface, Orbitrap ExplorisTM 480, timsTOF pro2) and a TriVersa NanoMate® are already present in the institute.
In addition to research activities, further tasks also include:
- writing grant applications and publications.
- teaching and supervision of students.
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Suitable candidates are required to have already achieved their doctorate in biochemistry, biology and/or bioinformatics (or related areas) and must have already peer-reviewed, published papers. Teamwork skills as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary field of research are necessary.
You enjoy working in a dynamic team and dealing with students, have the ability to work independently and use your own initiative. You are committed to new tasks and willing to learn. In your field, you are prepared to take responsibility, make decisions and contribute independently to continuous improvement.
We offer:
- Comprehensive onboarding and training for your new role
- Challenging and diverse responsibilities with a high level of personal accountability
- Collaboration within a dedicated and appreciative team
- Support in balancing family and career, including assistance with childcare placement, vacation programs, and access to a mobile nursery
- Extensive opportunities for professional training and development
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
Please include your CV, a short statement on why you want to join our research group, and the names and contact details of academic referees, and combine all documents into a single PDF file.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Katrin Marcus-Alic , +49 234 32 18106
Katalin Barkovits-Boeddinghaus , +49 234 32 18107
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-12-15. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5140.
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