Research assistant for nuclear maetic resonance spectroscopy in Bremerhaven bei Alfred Wegener Institut für Polar und Meeresforschung

Research assistant for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (m/f/d) in Bremerhaven bei Alfred Wegener Institut für Polar und Meeresforschung

Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung

The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association (HGF) and funded by federal and state government. AWI focuses on polar and marine research in a variety of disciplines such as biology, oceanography, geology, geochemistry and geophysics thus allowing multidisciplinary approaches to scientific goals.

Research assistant for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (m/f/d)

Background
The AWI’s NMR laboratory focusses on the structure elucidation of organic molecules such as toxins, peptides or polysaccharides, as well as on metabolomic changes in cold-water organisms in response to environmental stress. We seek a highly-motivated staff member to support the general operation of the NMR laboratory, the preparation, measurement and data analysis of scientific samples, as well as support and instruction of external users.

Tasks

Operate equipment, carry out maintenance, calibration and data analyses
Contribute to the design and implementation of highly-efficient automated NMR and analytical processes
Advise and instruct students, technical staff and external users
Contribute to the preparation and purification of samples / analytes for NMR measurements
Support laboratory organization, data & sample management

Requirements

Academic degree in the field of chemistry, physics, engineering or similar.
Practical experience in operation of magnetic resonance devices (NMR, MRI) and data evaluation with relevant software (Bruker TopSpin, MestRe, ACD/Labs)
Practical experience in the preparation (or purification) of samples for NMR
Commitment and willingness to learn and adapt analytical methods in the field of NMR, MRI and automation
Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written German or English

Further Information

For any questions you may have, you are very welcome to get in touch with Dr. Jan Tebben (Tel: +49 471 4831 1086 and/or Email jan.tebben@awi.de).

This position is limited to 2 years with the option for permanent employment. The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13. The place of employment will be Bremerhaven.

The AWI is characterised by

our scientific success - excellent research
collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working up to 50% of regular working hours
Health promotion and company fitness with EGYM Wellpass
support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
Occupational pension provision (VBL)

Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy. The AWI aims to increase the number of employees who are women, and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply.

Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.

The AWI fosters the compatibility of work and family in various ways and has received a number of awards as a result of this engagement.

We look forward to your application!

Please submit your application, including (1) a letter of motivation, (2) a CV and copies of relevant certificates (degree; training; work experience), by March 3rd, 2024. Electronic applications only.

Reference number: 24/6/G/Bio-e