Senior Researcher/Post-Doc Researcher, University of Turku, Finland

Researchersjob; Turku; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job description

Senior Researcher/Post-Doc Researcher

The University of Turku is enhancing its analytical capabilities in metabolomics by recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to work on mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) using the cutting-edge timsTOF flex MALDI-2 platform. This position focuses on developing new methods for MALDI-2 imaging and integrating them with various spatial omic techniques to explore the brain’s immune system changes following traumatic brain injury.

Designation:

Senior Researcher/Post-Doc Researcher

Location:

Turku, Finland

Research Area:

Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Metabolomics, Lipidomics, Traumatic Brain Injury

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in analytical chemistry, metabolomics or a related field.
• Proficient in operating and troubleshooting high-end mass spectrometry instrumentation.
• Experience in method development for metabolomics/lipidomics.
• Strong motivation, initiative, and independence.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong publication record in international journals.
• Hands-on experience with imaging mass spectrometry methods.
• Experience with multimodal imaging and/or spatial transcriptomics.
• Familiarity with software such as Topspin, Analyst, Compass, MassHunter, MS-DIAL, mzMine, MassLynx.
• Proven experience in implementing new technologies.
• Project reporting and funding application experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily operation and troubleshooting of the timsTOF flex MALDI-2 instrumentation for mass spectrometry imaging.
• Development of workflows to integrate MSI with spatial transcriptomics and/or light microscopy.
• Documentation and reporting on research findings.
• Collaborating with current and new PhD students on image-related research matters.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents in English:

• Motivation letter (max 1 page) focusing on strengths related to the research topics.
• CV.
• Copy of degree certificates.
• Contact details for at least three referees (name, workplace, email address).
• A list of publications highlighting the five most relevant ones.

Please send your application to Alex Dickens via email at [e-mail] or contact Paula Luoma for assistance at [e-mail].

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted from November 13, 2024, until December 17, 2024, at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki).