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PhD Position: Berlin, Germany

Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Genetik
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics is an international research institute with approximately 250 employees, working in the field of medical genomics. A special focus lies on the genome analysis of man and other organisms.
In the Mass Spectrometry Group (head: Dr. David Meierhofer) a

PhD position
Code 14-26 M

is available immediately.

The research interest of our group is based in the field of mitochondrial pathologies. Furthermore, we provide mass spectrometry service for the entire Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics. Primary objectives for the candidate (f/m) include, but are not limited to: quantitative proteome and metabolome profiling of mitochondrial disorders.

Qualifications:
The applicant (f/m) should hold a master's degree/diploma in biology, biochemistry or a related field. The applicant (f/m) must show strong written and oral communication skills and a substantial interest in mass spectrometry. Expertise and hands-on experience, i.e., in quantitative mass spectrometry (nano-LC-MS/MS) with additional experience in sample preparation for proteomics and metabolomics, bioinformatics and cell culture techniques are highly desirable.
Candidates (f/m) with additional experience in the mitochondrial field will be given preference. Responsibilities will include the development and execution of experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presentation of results, and working with collaborators and other members of the research team.

The position is limited to two years with the possibility of prolongation.

More information about the research group, instrumentations and recent publications can be found on ourMPI mass spectrometry web page:

http://molgen.iwww.mpg.de/69160/Mass_Spectrometry (Correct answers for the MS Quiz (see homepage) will give you a bonus!)

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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.

Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to send a full CV including references and a detailed cover letter outlining your particular skills, experience and relevance before January 11th, 2015 to:

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Personalabteilung / Code 14-26 M
Ihnestraße 63-73
14195 Berlin
or via e-mail to: job-1426@molgen.mpg.de

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Job details

Employer:Max-Planck-Institut fur Molekulare Genetik Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

Website:http://www.molgen.mpg.de

Location:Berlin, Germany

Expires:January 11, 2015

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Unspecified

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Unspecified