PhD student (m/f) – in Imaging Mass spectrometry : Neuherberg bei München, Germany

Job ID: 619491
Job date: 2017-07-14
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Company : Helmholtz Zentrum München 

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Role : Student 


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Job Description:
Currently there is the opportunity to join our team as a PhD student (m/f) – in Imaging Mass spectrometry 2017/0324

- Working in a scientific project funded by the German research Foundation (DFG) with the focus on investigation of therapy prediction of cancer

- Applying high resolution imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI TOF IMS und MALDI FTMS IMS) of tissues

- Focus on in situ melabolomic analysis

Your Qualifications:

- Degree (Master, Diplom) in biology, pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics or related fields

- Highest scientific interest and motivation to learn sophisticated, new methods

- Strong background in life science

- Highly motivated and team oriented

- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills

- Preferable: Experience in Mass Spectrometry and bioinformatics


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Additional Info:
Work group: Research Unit Analytical Pathology

Area of research: PHD Thesis

Starting date: 01.07.2017

Contract time limit: 30.06.2021

The Helmholtz Zentrum München in Munich, Germany, is member of one of the leading research associations in Europe - the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. The aim of our research is to proactively detect health risks involving humans and the environment, decoding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and developing concepts for prevention and therapy.

The Research Unit Analytical Pathology at Helmholtz Center Munich, performs translational research in the field of diseases manifesting in tissues with the focus on innovative MALDI Imaging / Drug Imaging techniques. With regard to personalized medicine we specifically work on identifying new biomarkers and therapeutic targets and improving the histological and pharmacological analysis of healthy, predisposed or pathological altered tissues.

Our Offer

At the Helmholtz Zentrum München, you can contribute together with leading researchers to the investigation of the development, prevention and treatment of environmental diseases such as diabetes, chronic lung diseases and allergies. In order to further promote your professional development, we offer extensive and targeted research training and career programmes. We support the reconciliation between work and private life with flexible working time models, occupational health management, day care facility for children, a childcare subsidy, Elder Care, as well as other counseling and support services.

Remuneration and benefits are in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of granting an allowance amounting to 15% if the necessary conditions are fulfilled.

The position is (initially) limited to three years.

As a holder of the Total E-Quality Award, we promote equality of opportunity. In order to increase the proportion of women in management positions, we would be pleased to receive corresponding applications. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Contact: Prof. Dr. Axel Walch

Helmholtz Zentrum München

Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)

Research Unit Analytical Pathology

Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Neuherberg

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